| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
fall in [ˌfɔːl ˈɪn] | to line up in formation |
Other meanings
- to collapse inward (e.g., roof or wall)
- to comply or agree with something
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "fall in"
- The sergeant shouted, and the soldiers fell in immediately.
- The roof fell in after the heavy rain.
- He finally fell in with the group’s decision.
Features of Using "fall in"
The phrasal verb fall in is often used in military contexts to mean “line up in formation.” It can also describe physical collapse of structures (like a wall or roof), or metaphorically, to agree or conform with a group. It is not separable, and in most uses it is intransitive.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb fall
fall apart
to break into pieces; disintegrate
fall off
to drop down from something
fall over
to lose balance and collapse to the ground
fall down
to collapse or drop to the ground
fall out
to stop being friends or in agreement
fall back
to retreat
fall away
to gradually disappear or become less
fall behind
to move slower than others or fail to keep up
fall on
to attack or begin to attack someone or something
fall for
to be tricked or deceived
fall into
to begin to be in a particular state or condition
fall under
to be classified or placed within a particular category, jurisdiction, rule, or authority
fall to
to become the responsibility or duty of someone
fall upon
to attack suddenly and violently
fall through
to fail to happen or be completed
🔗 Learn more about the irregular verb fall, including its forms and usage.