dropping

/ˈdrɑpɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of letting something fall or fall down.
    • Careful dropping of the eggs is important to avoid breaking them.
    • The dropping of the glass onto the floor made a loud crash.
    • The dropping of the anchor signaled the end of the voyage.
  2. A decrease or decline in amount, level, or value.
    • The dropping of stock prices worried many investors.
    • A dropping of interest rates made loans cheaper.
    • There was a sudden dropping of temperatures overnight.
  3. The act of stopping or ending something, such as a plan or habit.
    • The dropping of the project saved the company time and money.
    • The dropping of the charges came as a relief to the family.
    • His dropping of the bad habit improved his health.
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verb
  1. Present participle of drop; letting something fall or fall down.
    • She is dropping the books onto the table.
    • The leaves are dropping from the trees in autumn.
    • He was dropping coins into the donation box.
  2. Present participle of drop; decreasing or declining in amount, level, or value.
    • His energy level is dropping after the long run.
    • The temperature is dropping quickly as the sun sets.
    • Sales have been dropping for the past three months.
  3. Present participle of drop; stopping or ending something, such as a plan or habit.
    • They are dropping the old policy in favor of a new one.
    • The team is dropping the lawsuit after reaching a settlement.
    • She is dropping her evening classes to focus on work.
  4. Present participle of drop; releasing or letting go of someone or something, such as a passenger or a subject.
    • The bus is dropping passengers at the next stop.
    • She is dropping her friend off at the airport.
    • He is dropping the topic because it is too sensitive.
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