fall down

verb

fell down; fallen down; falling down; falls down

intransitive verb

: to fail to meet expectations or requirements
fell down on the job

Examples of fall down in a Sentence

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The smart cleaning device vacuums and mops your floors while avoiding furniture and without falling down stairs. Shalwah Evans, People.com, 9 July 2025 Her 9-year-old heeler dog, Hailey, had accidentally fallen down an old mining shaft, rescuers said. Helena Wegner july 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025 Attractions that hadn’t already fallen down were knocked down. Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025 The 10-year-old separated his shoulder falling down a flight of concrete steps and got a clean bill of health from the orthopedic doctor two weeks later. Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for fall down

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fall down was in 1873

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“Fall down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20down. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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