fall in Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb break down, literally or metaphorically
    collapse; founder; give; give way; break; cave in.
    • The wall collapsed
    • The business collapsed
    • The dam broke
    • The roof collapsed
    • The wall gave in
    • The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice
  2. verb to take one's place in a military formation or line
    • Troops fall in!
  3. verb become part of; become a member of a group or organization
    join; get together.
    • He joined the Communist Party as a young man

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