ALL meanings of fall into
fall in·to
F f - verb without object fall into to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support. 1
- verb without object fall into to come or drop down suddenly to a lower position, especially to leave a standing or erect position suddenly, whether voluntarily or not: to fall on one's knees. 1
- verb without object fall into to become less or lower; become of a lower level, degree, amount, quality, value, number, etc.; decline: The temperature fell ten degrees. Stock prices fell to a new low for the year. 1
- verb without object fall into to subside or abate. 1
- verb without object fall into extend downward; hang down: Her hair falls to her shoulders. 1
- verb without object fall into to become lowered or directed downward, as the eyes: My eyes fell before his steady gaze. 1
- verb without object fall into to become lower in pitch or volume: Her voice fell, and she looked about in confusion. 1
- verb without object fall into to succumb to temptation or sin, especially to become unchaste or to lose one's innocence. 1
- verb without object fall into to lose status, dignity, position, character, etc. 1
- verb without object fall into to succumb to attack: The city fell to the enemy. 1
- verb without object fall into to be overthrown, as a government. 1
- verb without object fall into to drop down wounded or dead, especially to be slain: to fall in battle. 1
- verb without object fall into to pass into some physical, mental, or emotional condition: to fall asleep; to fall in love. 1
- verb without object fall into to envelop or come as if by dropping, as stillness or night. 1
- verb without object fall into to issue forth: Witty remarks fall easily from his lips. 1
- verb without object fall into to come by lot or chance: The chore fell to him. 1
- verb without object fall into to come by chance into a particular position: to fall among thieves. 1
- verb without object fall into to come to pass, occur, or become at a certain time: Christmas falls on a Monday this year. The rent falls due the first of every month. 1
- verb without object fall into to have its proper place: The accent falls on the last syllable. 1
- verb without object fall into to come by right: The inheritance fell to the only living relative. 1
- verb without object fall into to be naturally divisible (usually followed by into): The story fell into two distinct parts. 1
- verb without object fall into to lose animation; appear disappointed, as the face: His face fell when he heard the bad news. 1
- verb without object fall into to slope or extend in a downward direction: The field falls gently to the river. 1
- verb without object fall into to be directed, as light, sight, etc., on something: His eyes fell upon the note on the desk. 1
- verb without object fall into to collapse, as through weakness, damage, poor construction, or the like; topple or sink: The old tower fell under its own weight. The cake fell when he slammed the oven door. 1
- verb without object fall into (of an animal, especially a lamb) to be born: Two lambs fell yesterday. 1
- verb with object fall into to fell (a tree, animal, etc.). 1
- noun fall into an act or instance of falling or dropping from a higher to a lower place or position. 1
- noun fall into that which falls or drops: a heavy fall of rain. 1
- noun fall into the season of the year that comes after summer and before winter; autumn. 1
- noun fall into a becoming less; a lowering or decline; a sinking to a lower level: the fall of the Roman Empire. 1
- noun fall into the distance through which anything falls: It is a long fall to the ground from this height. 1
- noun fall into Usually, falls. a cataract or waterfall. 1
- noun fall into downward slope or declivity: the gentle rise and fall of the meadow. 1
- noun fall into a falling from an erect position, as to the ground: to have a bad fall. 1
- noun fall into a hanging down: a fall of long hair. 1
- noun fall into a succumbing to temptation; lapse into sin. 1
- noun fall into the Fall, (sometimes lowercase) Theology. the lapse of human beings into a state of natural or innate sinfulness through the sin of Adam and Eve. 1
- noun fall into Slang. an arrest by the police. 1
- noun fall into surrender or capture, as of a city. 1
- noun fall into proper place: the fall of an accent on a syllable. 1
- noun fall into Wrestling. an act or instance of holding or forcing an opponent's shoulders against the mat for a specified length of time. a match or division of a match. 1
- noun fall into a hairpiece consisting of long hair that is attached to one's own hair at the crown and usually allowed to hang freely down the back of the head so as to cover or blend with the natural hair. 1
- noun fall into an opaque veil hanging loose from the back of a hat. 1
- noun fall into falling band. 1
- noun fall into a decorative cascade of lace, ruffles, or the like. 1
- noun fall into Machinery, Nautical. the part of the rope of a tackle to which the power is applied in hoisting. 1
- noun fall into Hunting. a deadfall. 1
- noun fall into the long soft hair that hangs over the forehead and eyes of certain terriers. 1
- noun fall into Armor. a pivoted peak projecting over the face opening of a burgonet. 1