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dropped

v. · adj.
US //ˈdɹɑpt// UK //dɹˈɒpt// dropped
  1. 1 fell or let go (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    let something fall to the ground, or fell down by accident.

    the past tense of 'drop', indicating that an object was released or fell due to gravity.

    Example

    He accidentally dropped his phone on the sidewalk and cracked the screen.

    Example

    The courier dropped the package at the front door before the resident had a chance to answer the bell.
  2. 2 stopped or cancelled (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    stopped doing something or removed someone from a group.

    the past tense of 'drop', used when a plan, subject, or person is removed from a schedule or roster.

    Example

    She dropped the history class because she had too much homework.

    Example

    The legal team dropped the charges after new evidence suggested the defendant was out of the country at the time.
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  1. 3 disconnected (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Computing

    describes a phone call or internet connection that stopped working suddenly.

    describing a telecommunications connection that has been prematurely or unintentionally terminated.

    Example

    I couldn't finish the meeting because of a dropped call in the elevator.

    Example

    The technician investigated the high frequency of dropped packets, which was causing significant latency during the live broadcast.
  2. 4 lower than usual (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    positioned lower than normal, like a ceiling or a person's shoulders.

    positioned at a lower level than the surrounding surface or the standard height.

    Example

    The kitchen has a dropped ceiling to hide the new water pipes.

    Example

    The architect specified a dropped floor in the lounge area to create a distinct sense of intimacy within the open-plan house.
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