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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Until, of course, the Upside Down comes back for Will Byers (Noah Schnapp), who kick-started the entire series by falling into the Upside Down.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
This had been a sticking point for Equity in negotiations and leadership had warned the fund would fall into a deficit in May 2026 without the increase.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
While losing friends and job offers in the wake of the scandal, Griffin fell into a deep depression and became addicted to OxyContin and benzodiazepines.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
This had been a sticking point for Equity in negotiations and leadership had warned the fund would fall into a deficit in May 2026 without the increase.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
While losing friends and job offers in the wake of the scandal, Griffin fell into a deep depression and became addicted to OxyContin and benzodiazepines.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Fall into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20into. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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