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名詞

drop-by (複数形 drop-bys)

1. A brief visit, especially (politics) for the purpose of attracting voters or motivating one's staff.
   • 2008, James A. Baker, ‎Steve Fiffer, "Work Hard, Study . . . and Keep Out of Politics!" (page 103)

     About all George had scheduled during these long hours were a few delegation drop-bys, a duty he shared with other party luminaries, to motivate the troops for the fall campaign.

   • 2011, William Muir, Freedom in America

     […] might be off to talk at a West Point graduation, return to Washington to speak to an assemblage of liberal city mayors, and conclude by making a few remarks to members of a political action committee that has been scheduled as a "drop-by."

   • 2013, Alan Rosenthal, The Best Job in Politics

     Bush managed well, what with Wednesday morning breakfasts and occasional drop-bys at their offices. These private meetings were where differences were aired and settlements started to be fashioned.