Definition of drop ceiling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
constructionRare US secondary ceiling hung below the main ceilingRare US
- The office has a drop ceiling to hide the wires.
- The basement's drop ceiling was installed last year.
- They chose a drop ceiling for better acoustics in the room.
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Images of drop ceiling
secondary ceiling hung below the main ceiling
Expressions with drop
deliver someone or something to a specific location
I need to drop off the kids at school before work.
lag or linger behind others
He tends to drop behind during hikes.
stop all activities immediately
When she called, I had to drop everything and go.
arrive casually without prior notice
I might drop in for a chat later.
visit someone without planning ahead or invitation
We decided to drop in on our grandparents yesterday.
visit a place quickly or without planning
I will drop into the store after work.
let an object fall from your hand to the ground
He told the thief to drop it and raise his hands.
leave school or a program before finishing
She decided to drop out of college.
disappear from view or become invisible
The cat dropped out of sight behind the bushes.
avoid discussing a subject further
He decided to drop the topic to prevent an argument.
allow something to fall from your hand or grip
She let drop the keys onto the table.
stop talking about a subject
He wanted to argue, but I let it drop.
stop discussing a topic or argument
Let's drop it and talk about something else.
significant fall or descent
He survived the long drop from the cliff into the water.
single small amount of liquid
He added just one drop of oil to the pan.
until all of something has been used
She drank the water to the last drop.
without hesitation or delay, instantly or immediately
She will help you at the drop of a hat.
release a bomb from an aircraft
The pilot was ordered to drop a bomb on the target.
lose a game in a competition
The team dropped a game in the finals.
leave a brief written communication
He dropped a note on her desk before leaving.
visit someone briefly and informally
I might drop by your house later this afternoon.
die suddenly, often by collapsing
He dropped down dead in the middle of the street.
visit someone briefly without prior arrangement
I might drop in and see you tomorrow.
very small amount or effort that changes nothing important
His donation was just a drop in the bucket.
Expressions with ceiling
invisible barrier preventing certain groups from advancing in a hierarchy
Despite her qualifications, she felt the glass ceiling in her corporate career.
cap on earnings in a specific context
The league imposed an income ceiling on player salaries.
barrier to career advancement for Asians
She faced a bamboo ceiling in her company despite her qualifications.
invisible barrier blocking women's advancement in military or police
She hit the brass ceiling despite her qualifications.
increase a limit or maximum level
The government plans to lift the ceiling on spending.
break through barriers to advancement
She worked hard to smash the glass ceiling in her industry.
get very angry suddenly
When he saw the mess, he hit the ceiling.
set a maximum limit on something
The government decided to put a ceiling on rent prices.
increasing very quickly and significantly
The prices went through the ceiling after the announcement.
reach a point where progress is blocked by unfair limits
She hit the glass ceiling and couldn't get promoted.
fan attached to a ceiling for moving air
The ceiling fan keeps the room cool.
lift the maximum allowable level
The government plans to raise the ceiling on tax deductions.
cloudy sky that looks gray
The weather forecast predicts a gray ceiling for the entire day.
secondary ceiling fixed below the main ceiling to hide pipes or wires
The office installed a false ceiling to conceal cables and air ducts.
ceiling that curves upward forming one arch or several arches
Sunlight poured in through the windows beneath the vaulted ceiling.
express strong reaction to great pain, fear, or happiness
They had to scrape him off the ceiling after the accident.
try many ideas to see which one works
In the meeting, we threw spaghetti at the ceiling to find a solution.
light fixture with a hidden light source
The ceiling dome softly illuminated the room.
lights or light fixtures fixed directly to the ceiling surface
The new ceiling lighting makes the living room feel brighter and more welcoming.
round decoration placed on ceiling
The chandelier hung from a beautiful ceiling rose.
ceiling finish resembling popcorn
They decided to remove the popcorn ceiling during the renovation.
maximum interest rate allowed on a loan
The ceiling rate on the mortgage is 5%.
maximum amount a government can legally borrow
Congress voted to increase the debt ceiling.
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- French:faux plafond, ...
- German:abgehängte Decke, ...
- Italian:controsoffitto, ...
- Spanish:techo falso, ...
- Portuguese:teto rebaixado, ...
- Chinese:吊顶, ...
- Japanese:吊り天井, ...
- Arabic:سقف مستعار, ...
- Hebrew:תִּקְרָה תְּלוּיָה, ...
- Russian:подвесной потолок, ...
- Ukrainian:підвісна стеля, ...
- Hindi:ड्रॉप सीलिंग, ...
- Bengali:ড্রপ সিলিং, ...
- Catalan:fals sostre, ...
- Czech:podhled, ...
- Danish:nedhængt loft, ...
- Dutch:verlaagd plafond, ...
- Greek:ψευδοροφή, ...
- Hungarian:álmennyezet, ...
- Khmer:ពិដានព្យួរ, ...
- Korean:드롭 천장, ...
- Persian:سقف کاذب, ...
- Polish:sufit podwieszany, ...
- Portuguese (BR):forro falso, ...
- Romanian:tavan fals, ...
- Swedish:innertak, ...
- Thai:ฝ้าเพดานแขวน, ...
- Turkish:asma tavan, ...
- Vietnamese:trần giả, ...
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