Drop-by
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Drop-by is a noun meaning A brief visit, especially (politics) for the purpose of attracting voters or motivating one's staff.
Meaning
A brief visit, especially (politics) for the purpose of attracting voters or motivating one's staff.
Example Sentences
About all George had scheduled during these long hours were a few delegation drop-bys, a duty he shared with other party luminaries, to motivate the troops for the fall campaign.
Bush managed well, what with Wednesday morning breakfasts and occasional drop-bys at their offices. These private meetings were where differences were aired and settlements started to be fashioned.
[…] might be off to talk at a West Point graduation, return to Washington to speak to an assemblage of liberal city mayors, and conclude by making a few remarks to members of a political action committee that has been scheduled as a "drop-by."
Word Forms
- drop-bys
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include doorstepping, walk-in, bounce, drop, flirt, dabble.
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