phrasal verb 'stop by'
Phrasal verbMain meaning
stop by
[ˈstɒp baɪ]
to make a short visit

Other meanings

  • to come casually without prior planning

Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "stop by"

  • I’ll stop by your office tomorrow.
  • She stopped by to say hello.
  • Can you stop by the store on your way home?

Features of Using "stop by"

Separability:Inseparable Transitivity:Intransitive Level:A2 Particle:by

"Stop by" is informal and commonly used in everyday speech when someone makes a quick, usually unplanned visit. It does not take a direct object in the usual sense but often is followed by a place or person.