fall in

verb

fell in; fallen in; falling in; falls in

intransitive verb

1

: to sink inward

the roof fell in

2

: to take one's proper place in a military formation

see also:

fall in with

Examples of fall in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stock prices fell in response to the heightened tensions and rising oil prices. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 July 2026

These flowers bloom from spring until fall in a vertical direction, reaching one to six feet tall and up to three feet wide. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

The seven-term senator has dealt with numerous health issues over the past few years, suffering a concussion and a broken rib after a fall in 2023 and experienced two public freezing episodes that year. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026

This is relevant because poor toe flexor strength is a predictor of falls in older adults. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fall in

• cauline
• fallen
• paulin
• pollen
• befallen
• crestfallen
• tarpaulin