Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dropping

verb
/ˈdrɒp.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of letting something fall or allowing it to fall.
Examples
  • She is dropping the ball on the floor.
  • He’s been dropping hints about his surprise party.
  • The temperature has been dropping steadily this week.
Meaning
Dropping refers to the action of releasing or letting go of an object, resulting in it falling to a lower position due to gravity.
Synonyms
  • letting go
  • falling
  • decreasing