stop by

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌstɒp ˈbaɪ/
US: /ˌstɑːp ˈbaɪ/

  1. To visit someone briefly and informally.

    1. I will stop by your house. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please stop by the office when you have the chance to discuss the project details further. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make a short visit to a place.

    1. Stop by the store to buy milk. [ ] [ ]
    2. If you are near the bakery, stop by and pick up some bread for dinner tonight. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

visit call

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stop by" in English means: To visit someone briefly and informally., To make a short visit to a place..

The phonetic transcription of "stop by" is /ˌstɒp ˈbaɪ/ in British English and /ˌstɑːp ˈbaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stop by": visit, call.

Example usage of "stop by": "I will stop by your house.". More examples on the page.