Drop Definition
The portion of a local loop that extends from a distribution cable terminal to a customer's building. A drop, or drop wire, generally is in the form of a cable containing one to five twisted pairs, or perhaps one or two optical fibers. The term refers to the fact that the small cable often drops from a larger aerial cable suspended above the ground from poles. See also cable and local loop.
- Immediately; without delay:
would sign the contract at the drop of a hat.
- With only the slightest provocation:
ready to argue at the drop of a hat.
- To make a telephone call, especially to the police to inform on or betray someone.
- A small, inadequate quantity.
- To make a mistake or fail to do something important.
- To achieve a distinct advantage over.
Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Drop
- at the drop of a hat
- drop a dime
- drop in the bucket
- drop the ball
- get
- a drop in the bucket
- at the drop of a hat
- drop back
- drop behind
- drop in
- drop off
- drop out
- get (or have) the drop on
Origin of Drop
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Middle English droppe from Old English dropa dhreu- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Old English dropa.
From Wiktionary
Old English dropian.
From Wiktionary
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