The term 'DECIDES TO DROP' can be summarized by the crossword solution 'OMITS'. This means that the person has made a conscious decision to not include something or leave it out. This could be in reference to a task, an item, or even a person. It implies that the person has weighed the pros and cons of the situation and has come to the conclusion that the best course of action is to omit whatever it is they are referring to.