drop in(to) (something)

drop in

To visit one casually and/or unexpectedly. Drop in whenever you want—I'll be home all day.See also: drop

drop in(to) (something)

1. To let go of something so that it enters something else. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "drop" and "in" or "into." Oh, I just dropped my donation into the box outside.2. To fall into something. Sean positioned himself so that the fly ball just dropped into his glove.See also: drop

drop in (on someone)

 and drop in (to say hello)to pay someone a casual visit, perhaps a surprise visit. I hate to drop in on people when they aren't expecting me. You're welcome to drop in at any time.See also: drop

drop someone or something into something

 and drop someone or something into let someone or something fall into something. He dropped a quarter into the slot and waited for something to happen. He dropped in a quarter. Johnny Green dropped a cat into a well He went to the well and dropped a coin in.See also: drop

drop in

v.1. To let something fall into some other thing: I dropped some spare change in the beggar's cup. I took some rocks to the hole and dropped them in. Don't push the latch down into the lock; just let it drop in.2. To come to some place for a casual visit: We'll drop in and see how you're doing tomorrow. Should we drop in on our neighbors tonight?See also: drop