Fall down
verb
To drop or come down unexpectedly, usually due to gravity.
He tripped and fell down
Often appears as...
- fall down the stairs
- fall down a hole
verb
To fail to meet expectations, particularly in a performance or in delivering a task.
The team fell down on their duties and lost the client
Often appears as...
- fall down on the job
- fall down in their responsibilities
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To collapse or break down, typically referring to structures or systems.
The bridge might fall down if it's not repaired soon
Often appears as...
- fall down from disrepair
- fall down under the weight
verb
To drop or come down unexpectedly, usually due to gravity.
He tripped and fell down
Often appears as...
- fall down the stairs
- fall down a hole
verb
To fail to meet expectations, particularly in a performance or in delivering a task.
The team fell down on their duties and lost the client
Often appears as...
- fall down on the job
- fall down in their responsibilities
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To collapse or break down, typically referring to structures or systems.
The bridge might fall down if it's not repaired soon
Often appears as...
- fall down from disrepair
- fall down under the weight
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Falling
Used when someone or something physically drops down due to loss of balance or support.
Be careful not to fall down on the icy sidewalk.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Events
Refers to sudden incidents where control is lost, often resulting in falling.
She was walking smoothly until she fell down after stepping on a loose stone.
Pro Tip 3/3Abrupt Descent
Implies a quick and unplanned descent from an elevated position to a lower one.
As he reached for the toy, the toddler fell down from the couch.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Falling
Used when someone or something physically drops down due to loss of balance or support.
Be careful not to fall down on the icy sidewalk.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Events
Refers to sudden incidents where control is lost, often resulting in falling.
She was walking smoothly until she fell down after stepping on a loose stone.
Pro Tip 3/3Abrupt Descent
Implies a quick and unplanned descent from an elevated position to a lower one.
As he reached for the toy, the toddler fell down from the couch.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Falling
Used when someone or something physically drops down due to loss of balance or support.
Be careful not to fall down on the icy sidewalk.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Events
Refers to sudden incidents where control is lost, often resulting in falling.
She was walking smoothly until she fell down after stepping on a loose stone.
Pro Tip 3/3Abrupt Descent
Implies a quick and unplanned descent from an elevated position to a lower one.
As he reached for the toy, the toddler fell down from the couch.
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