Fall to

verb

To be the responsibility of someone.

It may fall to me to break the bad news.
Visual representation of "fall to" - To be the responsibility of someone

Often appears as...

  • fall to someone's lot
  • fall to someone's responsibility
verb

To begin doing or working on.

After a short prayer, they fell to their dinner.
Visual representation of "fall to" - To begin doing or working on

Often appears as...

  • fall to work
  • fall to eating
verb

To lose value, to decrease in number or intensity.

The stock market fell to 100 points today.
Visual representation of "fall to" - To lose value, to decrease in number or intensity

Often appears as...

  • fall to a low
  • fall to a new level

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To be defeated or killed.

Many soldiers fell to enemy fire.
Visual representation of "fall to" - To be defeated or killed

Often appears as...

  • fall to enemy
  • fall to disease

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To pass to a certain state or condition.

With the leader gone, the country fell to chaos.
Visual representation of "fall to" - To pass to a certain state or condition

Often appears as...

  • fall to ruin
  • fall to disorder
verb

To be the responsibility of someone.

It may fall to me to break the bad news.
Visual representation of "fall to" - To be the responsibility of someone

Often appears as...

  • fall to someone's lot
  • fall to someone's responsibility
verb

To begin doing or working on.

After a short prayer, they fell to their dinner.
Visual representation of "fall to" - To begin doing or working on

Often appears as...

  • fall to work
  • fall to eating
verb

To lose value, to decrease in number or intensity.

The stock market fell to 100 points today.
Visual representation of "fall to" - To lose value, to decrease in number or intensity

Often appears as...

  • fall to a low
  • fall to a new level

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To be defeated or killed.

Many soldiers fell to enemy fire.
Visual representation of "fall to" - To be defeated or killed

Often appears as...

  • fall to enemy
  • fall to disease

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To pass to a certain state or condition.

With the leader gone, the country fell to chaos.
Visual representation of "fall to" - To pass to a certain state or condition

Often appears as...

  • fall to ruin
  • fall to disorder
Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "fall to"
LampPro Tip 1/2

Unexpected Duty

Use 'fall to' when an unplanned responsibility arises, especially in a group context.

Illustration for Unexpected Duty
When the chef got sick, it fell to Angela to cook dinner.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Reluctant Task

'Fall to' can imply a task isn't eagerly accepted but done out of necessity or obligation.

Illustration for Reluctant Task
It fell to me to apologize to the neighbors.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Unexpected Duty

Use 'fall to' when an unplanned responsibility arises, especially in a group context.

Illustration for Unexpected Duty
When the chef got sick, it fell to Angela to cook dinner.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Reluctant Task

'Fall to' can imply a task isn't eagerly accepted but done out of necessity or obligation.

Illustration for Reluctant Task
It fell to me to apologize to the neighbors.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Unexpected Duty

Use 'fall to' when an unplanned responsibility arises, especially in a group context.

Illustration for Unexpected Duty
When the chef got sick, it fell to Angela to cook dinner.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Reluctant Task

'Fall to' can imply a task isn't eagerly accepted but done out of necessity or obligation.

Illustration for Reluctant Task
It fell to me to apologize to the neighbors.
Visual representation of the word "Fall to"

Never forget "Fall to"

Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google PlayGet it from MicrosoftGet it on AppGallery
Chrome

WordUp Chrome Extension

As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.

Get Chrome Extension
Back to top