stop by

phrasal verb informal

The phrase "stop by" is often used in casual conversations to indicate a brief, unplanned visit.

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Definition

B1Social Interaction

(informal)To make a short and informal visit to a place or person, usually without prior notice.

Example

I'll stop by your office tomorrow to discuss the project.
She decided to stop by the café on her way home.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "stop by":

stop off pay a visit stop out come by pit stop pass by come over dropping in go by come around come to a stop check in happen by check out drop into stop up come round touch base come to fly by walk in call in drop in