6+ Synonyms for Drop-off & Similar Words
Definition of drop-off
- noun
- a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality; "the team went into a slump"; "a gradual slack in output"; "a drop-off in attendance"; "a falloff in quality"
- a steep high face of rock; "he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town"; "a steep drop"
- a change downward; "there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided"; "there was a sharp drop-off in sales"
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