stop by

phrasal verb

stopped by; stopping by; stops by
informal
: to visit someone briefly
Feel free to stop by anytime.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web While Andiron’s menu is reason enough to stop by, don’t sleep on the restaurant’s design, which pulls from many of the same inspirations. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2023

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“Stop by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stop%20by. Accessed 6 Jun. 2023.

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