Trip
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British pronunciation/tɹˈɪp/
American pronunciation/ˈtɹɪp/

Definition & Meaning of "trip"

Trip
01

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

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The family planned a trip to the beach for their summer vacation.
He packed his bags for a week-long business trip to attend a conference.
02

an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall

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an unintentional but embarrassing blunder

04

a light or nimble tread

05

a catch mechanism that acts as a switch

06

an exciting or stimulating experience

07

a hallucinatory experience induced by drugs

to trip
01

to slip or hit something with the foot accidentally that makes one fall or lose balance momentarily

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She did n't notice the small step and tripped as she entered the dark room.
Hiking in the woods, he tripped over a tree root hidden beneath the fallen leaves.
02

to experience a powerful and sometimes unusual change in one's thoughts, feelings, and perceptions as a result of taking drugs such as LSD or magic mushrooms

Transitive: to trip on drugs
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He tripped on mushrooms and found himself immersed in a surreal world of visuals and sensations.
She tripped on acid and had a profound and mind-altering experience.
03

to cause a mechanism or device to operate, often by pushing a button, switch, or triggering a specific action

Intransitive
Transitive: to trip a switch or mechanism
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To start the engine, you need to trip the ignition switch by turning the key.
To turn on the lights, simply trip the switch located near the door.
04

to cause someone to lose their balance and stumble or fall

Transitive: to trip sb
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He extended his foot to trip his friend during the friendly race, causing a burst of laughter.
The mischievous child attempted to trip his sibling by placing toys in their path.
05

to go on a brief journey or excursion, either for leisure or a specific purpose

Intransitive: to trip somewhere
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We decided to trip to the beach for the weekend to enjoy the sun and surf.
The family planned to trip to the mountains to experience the beauty of nature.
06

to act irrationally, often due to being confused, overly emotional, or in an altered state

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She trips when she ’s under pressure.
He ’s tripping over nothing right now.
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