\ ˈdräp-ˌȯf
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Definition of drop-off
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a very steep or perpendicular descent
2
: a marked dwindling or decline
a drop-off in attendance
3
: the act or an instance of making a usually brief deposit or delivery
drop-off points along the route
drop off
verb
\ ˌdräp-ˈȯf
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dropped off; dropping off; drops off
Definition of drop off (Entry 2 of 2)
: to fall asleep
Synonyms & Antonyms for drop-off
Synonyms: Noun
- abatement,
- decline,
- decrease,
- decrement,
- dent,
- depletion,
- depression,
- diminishment,
- diminution,
- drop,
- fall,
- falloff,
- loss,
- reduction,
- shrinkage,
- step-down
Antonyms: Noun
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“Drop-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop-off. Accessed 24 Sep. 2022.
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