fall into
phrasal verb
fell into; fallen into; falling into; falls into
1
: to go down quickly into (something)
She fell into the swimming pool.
2
: to pass to (a less active or less desirable state or condition)
This word has fallen into disuse.
His theories have now fallen into disrepute/disfavor.
The machinery has fallen into disrepair.
3
: to belong in (a particular category or range)
His creative output falls into three distinct categories.
4
: to be caught in (a trap)
We fell into a trap.
5
: to begin to do or experience (something) or to be affected by (something) without wanting or trying to
He fell deeply into debt.
She fell into her career almost accidentally.
She fell into the habit of going out for ice cream every night.
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Senate Republicans fell into line behind President Ty Masterson, but House Speaker Dan Hawkins came up several signatures short when 10 GOP representatives refused to sign onto the special session petition.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
The Ducks would be best off avoiding falling into a crowd of 10-2-or-better teams that could include Miami and Notre Dame, five from the SEC and the loser of the Big 12 title game.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 26 Nov. 2025
Beware of other Black Friday pitfalls Although Black Friday is often touted as the time of the year when the deepest discounts are available, don’t fall into the trap of buying something that may go on deeper sale during another time of year, experts say.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025
Local temperatures could fall into the upper 20s in a few spots.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Nov. 2025
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
The Ducks would be best off avoiding falling into a crowd of 10-2-or-better teams that could include Miami and Notre Dame, five from the SEC and the loser of the Big 12 title game.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 26 Nov. 2025
Beware of other Black Friday pitfalls Although Black Friday is often touted as the time of the year when the deepest discounts are available, don’t fall into the trap of buying something that may go on deeper sale during another time of year, experts say.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025
Local temperatures could fall into the upper 20s in a few spots.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Fall into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20into. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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