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What's "drop off" mean? When can this expression be used?

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Rebecca

Here, "drop off" means to fall asleep or to transition into sleep easily, usually without intending to. It usually indicates the moment you fall asleep. "Drop off" also means to take someone or something somewhere by car or another means to leave it at a place. Ex: I dropped off to sleep around ten pm while reading my book. Ex: I'll drop off to sleep happily tonight. Ex: Can I drop this book off at the library for you? Ex: I'll drop Sam back at her house. => To take Sam to her house and leave her there

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