Suddenly, Ted dropped down, trying not to be seen by someone in a passing car.
•I dropped down as soon as I heard the loud sounds.
2. [for something] to fall from above. •The tiles on the ceiling dropped down, one by one, over the years.
•The raindrops dropped down and gave the thirsty plants a drink.
to drop down dead - упасть замертво
1. падать
to ~ dead - упасть замертво
2. (on, upon) обрушиваться, набрасываться (на кого-л.)