to drop off
to start to sleep, to go down slowly, to leave something somewhere
Present form | Past form | Continuous form | Past Participle form |
|---|---|---|---|
drop off | dropped off | dropping off | dropped off |
Present form
drop off
I drop off a piece of cake for my neighbour every Wednesday.
Taxi drivers drop off passengers wherever they want.
A: Can you drop off this bag at the school please?
B: Can I drop it off on the way back from work?
A: Yes that's fine, but don't forget.
B: I won't.
Past form
dropped off
I dropped off while watching the film. It was terrible.
The solicitor dropped off the file with his client.
A: Where are the Christmas presents?
B: I dropped them off at my mums house.
A: When did you go there?
B: This morning, while you were at the gym.
Continuous form
dropping off
I'm dropping off a passenger at Main Street and then can come and collect you.
She's dropping the kids off at the swimming pool and then coming for lunch.
A: What are you doing?
B: I'm collecting and then dropping off a load of furniture.
A: What time will you finish?
B: About 5 tonight.
Past participle
dropped off
I'd dropped off to sleep during the speech so am unsure what the politician said.
She's dropped off her parents at the airport and now it's time to go home.
A: I've dropped off a present for Jack.
B: Thank you. What is it?
A: A toy car.
B: Oh, he'll love that.