stop by

phrasal verb

stopped by; stopping by; stops by

informal

: to visit someone briefly

Feel free to stop by anytime.

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Some familiar faces from the world of TikTok and Instagram — who have millions of followers between them — also stopped by, including actress and comedian Christina Kirkman, dancer Asia Monét, makeup artist Marjan Tabibzada and lifestyle influencer Anastazia Dupee. —

Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025 A couple and their teenage son had stopped by to pay the rest of a tab in cash from yesterday. —

Erica Zora Wrightson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025 After either show, stop by the Okada Lounge for bites (crispy salmon belly, crab roll sandwich), beverages and an elegant backdrop for a conversation recapping the weekend. —

Ching Dee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 In October 2023, Stormzy was stopped by officers on Coombe Lane, in Kingston upon Thames, London, having previously been warned about the windows. —

Thomas Smith, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for stop by