drop down

computing movement

The term "drop down" can describe both a type of menu in computing and the action of moving to a lower position.

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Definition

B2Computing

(technical)A menu that appears when a user clicks on a specific item, showing additional options.

Example

Select your country from the drop-down menu.
The drop-down list provided various customization options.

B1General

(common)To move or fall from a higher to a lower position.

Example

The ball dropped down from the roof.
The temperature dropped down overnight.

B2General

(common)To decrease in amount, quality, or value.

Example

Sales dropped down last quarter.
His grades dropped down after he missed several classes.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "drop down":

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