Definition & Meaning of "tumble"

to roll or turn repeatedly, often in a back-and-forth or side-to-side manner

to make something fall or overturn by pushing, toppling, or applying force

to rotate or flip in a rolling manner while descending or moving through the air

to execute a series of acrobatic or gymnastic movements, typically involving flips, rolls, somersaults, etc.

to experience a sharp and rapid decline, decrease, or deterioration

to experience a swift and unforeseen decline, overthrow, or defeat

to dry clothing or laundry by placing it in a machine that rotates the items in a drum while applying heat

to grasp or comprehend the meaning or hidden implication of a situation, idea, or concept

to throw or place things together in a disorderly or chaotic manner

a sudden drop from an upright position