(~s, droning, ~d)
1.
If something ~s, it makes a low, continuous, dull noise.
Above him an invisible plane ~d through the night sky.
...a virtually non-stop droning noise in the background.
VERB: V, V-ing
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Drone is also a noun.
...the constant ~ of the motorways.
N-SING: usu N of n
droning
...the droning of a plane far overhead.
N-SING: usu N of n
2.
If you say that someone ~s, you mean that they keep talking about something in a boring way.
Chambers’ voice ~d, maddening as an insect around his head...
VERB: V disapproval
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Drone is also a noun.
The minister’s voice was a relentless ~.
N-SING
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Drone on means the same as ~ .
Aunt Maimie’s voice ~d on...
Daniel just ~s on about American policy.
PHRASAL VERB: V P, V P about n