drop by

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌdrɒp ˈbaɪ/
US: /ˌdrɑːp ˈbaɪ/

  1. To visit someone briefly and informally, usually without prior arrangement.

    1. I might drop by your house later if I have time.
    2. Feel free to drop by the office anytime you're in the neighborhood.

Synonyms

visit come over call
drop by noun

  1. A casual visit.

    1. I had a quick drop by at the store for some milk.
    2. He made a unexpected drop by to discuss the urgent project details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "drop by" is /ˌdrɒp ˈbaɪ/ in British English and /ˌdrɑːp ˈbaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "drop by": visit, come over, call.

Example usage of "drop by": "I might drop by your house later if I have time.". More examples on the page.