fall on
fall
fɔ:l
fawl
on
ɑ:n
aan
British pronunciation
/fˈɔːl ˈɒn/

Definition & Meaning of "fall on"in English

to fall on
[phrase form: fall]
01

to experience a particular situation or outcome

to fall on definition and meaning
example
Examples
The community had to fall on hard times when the economic recession hit the region.
02

to be assigned to a new responsibility

example
Examples
With the sudden departure of the team leader, the responsibility to oversee the project fell on Sarah's shoulders.
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