trip
trip
trɪp
trip
British pronunciation
/trɪp/

Definition & Meaning of "trip"in English

Trip
01

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

trip definition and meaning
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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

trip definition and meaning
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She had a trip on the uneven pavement.
He recovered quickly from a trip over the curb.
03

an unintentional but embarrassing blunder

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He made a trip during his speech by mispronouncing the name.
Forgetting the lines was a trip on stage.
04

a light or nimble tread

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She walked with a cheerful trip in her step.
The dancer 's trip across the stage impressed the audience.
05

a catch mechanism that acts as a switch

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The circuit breaker had a trip to prevent overload.
A trip in the safety system stopped the machine.
06

an exciting or stimulating experience

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Visiting the mountains was a real trip for her senses.
The concert was such a trip, full of lights and music.
07

a hallucinatory experience induced by drugs

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She described her LSD trip in detail.
The group experimented with psilocybin trips.
to trip
01

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

Intransitive
to trip definition and meaning
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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 overreact, panic, or worry unnecessarily

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You 're tripping; the deadline is n't as bad as you think.
He tripped when he saw a tiny mistake in the presentation slides.
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