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noun \ ˈdräp-ˌȯf \

Definition of drop-off

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

See drop-off defined for English-language learners

First Known Use of drop-off

1923

drop-off Synonyms

Synonyms

abatement, decline, decrement, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, diminution, drop, drop-off, fall, falloff, loss, reduction, shrinkage, step-down

Antonyms

boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise, step-up, uptick

Related Words

deduction, subtraction; downturn, slip, slump; curtailment, cut, cutback, retrenchment, shortening

Near Antonyms

accretion, accrual, accumulation, addition, supplement; continuation, extension; upswing, uptrend, upturn

drop off

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verb \ ˌdräp-ˈȯf \

Definition of drop off

intransitive verb

:to fall asleep

Examples of drop off in a Sentence

my interest in photography has dropped off over the years

First Known Use of drop off

1812

DROP-OFF Defined for English Language Learners

drop-off

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Definition of drop-off for English Language Learners

: 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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