Phrase guide

live drop

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A location where two people meet to exchange items or information.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: espionage, government, military, politics, war

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noun

Meaning 2

An offline data transfer protocol to share information between two devices.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: data exchange

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: postilaatikko — location used to exchange items or information
  • French: boîte aux lettres vivante — location used to exchange items or information
  • German: Treff — location used to exchange items or information
  • Russian: реа́льная вы́броска (reálʹnaja výbroska) — location used to exchange items or information