to drop something
81drop behind — verb to lag or linger behind (Freq. 1) But in so many other areas we still are dragging • Syn: ↑drag, ↑trail, ↑get behind, ↑hang back, ↑drop back • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …
82drop out — verb 1. give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat (Freq. 2) In the second round, the challenger gave up • Syn: ↑give up, ↑fall by the wayside, ↑drop by the wayside, ↑throw in, ↑throw in the towel, ↑ …
83drop back — verb 1. take position in the rear, as in a military formation or in the line of scrimmage in football (Freq. 1) The defender dropped back behind his teammate • Hypernyms: ↑move • Verb Frames: Somebody s 2. to lag or linger behind …
84Drop goal — A drop goal, also referred to as a dropped goal or field goal, is a method of scoring points in rugby union and rugby league. A drop goal cannot be scored in open play by punting the ball, and instead must be scored by drop kicking the ball over… …
85drop-off — I UK / US noun [countable] Word forms drop off : singular drop off plural drop offs a reduction in the amount or level of something We often see a drop off in business in the winter. II UK / US adjective used about the time or place that you… …
86drop — /drɒp / (say drop) noun 1. a small quantity of liquid which falls or is produced in a more or less spherical mass; a liquid globule. 2. the quantity of liquid contained in such a mass. 3. a. a very small quantity of liquid. b. a small drink,… …
87drop out — UK US drop out Phrasal Verb with drop({{}}/drɒp/ verb ( pp ) ► [I] to not do something you were planning to do, or to stop doing something before you have finished: »Some bidders are rumoured to have dropped out because of the cost of putting the …
88drop test — noun : an instance of drop testing * * * drop test noun (engineering) A test of reliability done by dropping the item or component to be tested • • • Main Entry: ↑drop * * * drop test, a test of the strength of an object or piece of equipment by… …
89Drop-in pitch — A drop in pitch is a cricket pitch which is prepared away from the ground or venue in which it is used, and literally dropped in to place for a cricket match. This allows multi purpose venues to host other sports and events with more versatility… …
90drop-test — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ transitive verb Etymology: drop test : to test by dropping under trial conditions drop testing parachutes with dummies * * * drop test, a test of the strength of an object or piece of equipment by dropping it from a height or by… …
