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\ 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 \
\dropped off; dropping off; drops off
Definition of drop off (Entry 2 of 2)
: to fall asleep
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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
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of drop-off
: a very steep downward slope
: a very large decrease in level or amount
: the act of taking someone or something to a place and then leaving : the act of dropping someone or something off
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The first known use of drop-off was in 1812
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