fall to
verb
fell to; fallen to; falling to; falls to
: to begin doing something (such as working or eating) especially vigorously
—often used in invitation or command
Examples of fall to in a Sentence
after some refreshments, she fell to working with renewed vigor
Word History
First Known Use
1577, in the meaning defined above
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“Fall to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20to. Accessed 29 Sep. 2023.
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fall to
verb
: to begin doing something (as eating or working) especially energetically
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