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to fall in
01
to collapse under pressure, often due to structural weakness
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Movement verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
in
Base verb
fall
Present tense
fall in
3rd person singular
falls in
Present participle
falling in
Past simple
fell in
Past participle
fallen in
Examples
The old well, weakened by erosion, finally fell in after a heavy rainstorm.
02
to join a group or organization
Examples
Excited about the cause, he decided to fall in and become an active member of the environmental organization.
03
to assume one's designated position within a military formation or line, typically prompted by a command or order
Examples
When the bugle sounded, the soldiers quickly fell in, ready for the morning drill.
