(astrobiology, astronomy) the zone in a disk galaxy lying within the disk which is neither too far from the core so as to be lacking in heavier elements, nor too close to the core as to experience excessive exposures to supernovae, where intelligent life may develop

(transitive, simile, informal) To cease contact or a relationship with someone as quickly as possible.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of drop like a bad habit

present participle of drop like a bad habit

simple past tense and past participle of drop like a bad habit