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Definition

To vanish or fall into obscurity; to become forgotten or ignored.

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In Context

  • "Not long after that, the band seemed to drop off the radar entirely, leading many to assume that they had broken up..."
  • "So why have users stuck with the site when so many other search engines have dropped off the radar? Well, they're not logging on just for the search engine."
  • "5 December 2009, Toronto Star - One-hit wonders make a musical smash Greenbaum didn't dramatically drop off the radar as soon as that song peaked, but kept slogging away for five years with diminishing returns..."
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Also Said As

  • drop off the map
  • fall off the radar
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See Also

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