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
dropped off; dropping off; drops off
Definition of drop off (Entry 2 of 2)
: to fall asleep
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The first known use of drop-off was in 1812
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