Drop round Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈɹaʊnd

DROP-rownd

UK

dɹˈɒp/ /ɹˈaʊnd

drop-ROWND

Definition

To visit someone's home or place for a short, casual time, often without a formal invitation.

Usage & Nuances

British English, informal and friendly; similar to 'drop by', but 'drop round' especially refers to coming to someone's home. Common in the UK, less used in the US. Used in invitations and casual suggestions: 'Drop round for tea.'

• Spanish: pasar por (una casa) - darse una vuelta
• Portuguese (BR): dar uma passada - passar na casa de alguém
• Portuguese (PT): passar por casa - dar uma volta
• Chinese (Simplified): 顺便过来 - 顺道拜访
• Chinese (Traditional): 順便過來 - 順道拜訪
• Hindi: घर आना (मिलने के लिए) - मुलाकात के लिए आना
• Arabic: يمرّ لزيارة - يزور بسرعة
• Bengali: একবার আসা - একটু ঘুরে যাওয়া
• Russian: зайти в гости - заглянуть
• Japanese: 立ち寄る - 家に寄る
• Vietnamese: ghé qua
• Korean: 잠깐 들르다 - 집에 들르다
• Turkish: uğramak (birine/eve) - kısa ziyaret etmek
• Urdu: چکر لگانا - کسی کے گھر آنا
• Indonesian: mampir - main ke rumah

Example Sentences

I'll drop round tomorrow to return your book.

basic

Can you drop round later for a chat?

basic

Please drop round whenever you like.

basic

If you're in the neighborhood, just drop round for some tea.

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He likes to drop round without warning, so be ready!

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We're having a barbecue tonight—feel free to drop round!

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