Drop

Updated: 05/03/2022 by Computer Hope

Drop may refer to any of the following:

1. Drop is an alternative word for discontinue. For example, Microsoft dropped support for Windows XP on April 8, 2014.

hand dropping pencil

2. In general, drop refers to letting something go. For example, to drag-and-drop a file, click it and don't let go of the mouse button, drag it to an alternate location, and then let go of the mouse button to drop.

3. Alternatively called moof, a drop or connection drop describes when a user is disconnected for no apparent reason.

4. The term dropper may be an abbreviated way of referring to a malware dropper or an eyedropper.

5. In a game, a drop is any loot that a creature or player drops after being killed.

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