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Definition of Fall in
1. Verb. Break down, literally or metaphorically. "The business is going to fall in "; "The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice"
Exact synonyms: Break, Cave In, Collapse, Founder, Give, Give Way
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Go Off, Implode, Buckle, Crumple, Flop, Break, Sink, Slide Down, Slump
Related verbs: Abandon, Give Up, Burst, Collapse
Derivative terms: Cave In, Collapse, Collapse
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Go Off, Implode, Buckle, Crumple, Flop, Break, Sink, Slide Down, Slump
Related verbs: Abandon, Give Up, Burst, Collapse
Derivative terms: Cave In, Collapse, Collapse
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. "He joined the Communist Party as a young man"
Exact synonyms: Get Together, Join
Specialized synonyms: Sign Up, Band Oneself, League Together, Organise, Organize, Unionise, Unionize, Affiliate, Rejoin, Infiltrate, Penetrate, Unify, Unite
Derivative terms: Joiner
Specialized synonyms: Sign Up, Band Oneself, League Together, Organise, Organize, Unionise, Unionize, Affiliate, Rejoin, Infiltrate, Penetrate, Unify, Unite
Derivative terms: Joiner
Definition of Fall in
1. Verb. (intransitive) To collapse inwards. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive military) Of a soldier, to get into position in a rank. ¹
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