Stop by Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈstɑp/ /ˈbaɪ

STAHP-BY

UK

stˈɒp/ /bˈaɪ

STOP-BY

Definition

To visit someone or someplace briefly, usually without a long plan, often while passing by or on the way to somewhere else.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal; often used when the visit is casual and short. Common phrases: 'stop by my house', 'Can you stop by later?' Not the same as 'stop' (cease movement); 'stop by' always means a short visit.

• Spanish: pasar por - visitar (brevemente)
• Portuguese (BR): dar uma passada - passar (brevemente)
• Portuguese (PT): dar uma passada - passar (rapidamente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 顺便去 - 顺路拜访
• Chinese (Traditional): 順便去 - 順路拜訪
• Hindi: रास्ते में रुकना - थोड़ी देर के लिए आना
• Arabic: يَمُرّ بِـ - يزور بسرعة
• Bengali: অল্প সময়ের জন্য আসা - একটু ঘুরে যাওয়া
• Russian: зайти - заглянуть (ненадолго)
• Japanese: 立ち寄る - ちょっと寄る
• Vietnamese: ghé qua
• Korean: 잠깐 들르다
• Turkish: uğramak
• Urdu: راستے میں رکنا - تھوڑی دیر کے لیے آنا
• Indonesian: singgah - mampir

Example Sentences

I'll stop by the store after work.

basic

Can you stop by my office tomorrow?

basic

Please stop by when you are in the neighborhood.

basic

I just wanted to stop by and say hello.

natural

Feel free to stop by anytime if you need help.

natural

We saw your lights on and decided to stop by for a minute.

natural