Stop in Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɑp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
STAHP-in
stˈɒp/ /ˈɪn
STOP-in
Definition
To visit someone or someplace for a short time, often without planning much in advance.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, friendly phrase. Often used for quick, casual visits: 'stop in at the store,' 'stop in and say hi.' Mostly used in American English. Similar to 'drop by' or 'pop in.'
Spanish: pasar por - hacer una visita rápidaPortuguese (BR): dar uma passada - fazer uma visita rápidaPortuguese (PT): dar uma passada - fazer uma visita rápidaChinese (Simplified): 顺便来访 - 顺路拜访Chinese (Traditional): 順便來訪 - 順路拜訪Hindi: झटका मारना (किसी के यहाँ जल्दी से जाना)Arabic: يمر للزيارة - يزور بسرعةBengali: হুট করে ঢুকে পড়া - স্বল্প সময়ের জন্য দেখা করাRussian: зайти - заглянутьJapanese: ちょっと立ち寄る - 少し寄るVietnamese: ghé qua - tạt vàoKorean: 잠깐 들르다Turkish: kısa süreli uğramak - uğrayıvermekUrdu: چونچوں میں آنا - مختصر سی ملاقات کرناIndonesian: singgah sebentar - mampir
Example Sentences
I will stop in on my way home.
basic
Why don't you stop in for coffee?
basic
She likes to stop in at the bakery after work.
basic
If you’re free tonight, just stop in for a bit.
natural
We were in the neighborhood and decided to stop in.
natural
Feel free to stop in any time you like.
natural