fall upon
fall
ˈfɔ:l
fawl
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ə
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pon
ˌpɑ:n
paan
/fˈɔːl əpˌɒn/

Definition & Meaning of "fall upon"in English

to fall upon
[phrase form: fall]
01

to encounter suddenly or unexpectedly

to fall upon definition and meaning
Examples
As they explored the dense forest, they unexpectedly fell upon an ancient ruin.
02

to experience or suffer from a particular situation or circumstance

Examples
With the economic downturn, many businesses started to fall upon financial difficulties.
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