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

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, police department data says violent crime rates are falling in Chicago. —Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025

Aim for early fall in most regions; late summer is best in northern locations (Zone 3). —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025

Founded in 2008, Groupon, which once spurned a $6 billion takeover offer from Google on its way to a $25 billion valuation, has fallen in recent years to a fraction of its previous worth amid sharp revenue declines. —Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025

Inspirato’s model—leasing rather than owning luxury properties under long-term contracts—allows flexibility as destinations rise and fall in popularity. —Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fall in

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