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
Phrases
fall in with
1
: to concur with
had to fall in with her wishes
2
: to harmonize with
it falls in exactly with my views
3
: to begin associating with
she fell in with a bad crowd

Examples of fall in in a Sentence

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Oxford Economics modeled two scenarios off the back of a tech downturn, an environment where investment slows and stock prices fell in tandem. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025 Zattcas Smocked Tiered Floral Boho Maxi Dress This long-sleeve maxi dress is made with a lightweight fabric that’s perfect for fall in the South. Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025 China and India both saw clean energy growth surpass their electricity demand, leading to a fall in fossil fuel generation. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025 If things went well, Carla could begin first grade next fall in Milford. Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fall in

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fall in was in 1719

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“Fall in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20in. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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