tumble to

verb

tumbled to; tumbling to; tumbles to

British, informal

: to understand or become aware of (something)

They didn't tumble to the seriousness of the problem.

Examples of tumble to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Angus Mordant | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares in BMW tumbled to their lowest level in over 5 years on Wednesday after the German carmaker cut its 2026 profit outlook, citing a slowdown in Chinese demand and disruption caused by the Iran war. —Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 17 June 2026

Submissions for variety special (pre-recorded) tumbled to 66 from 89, a 23-title plunge that accounts for roughly half the year’s overall drop. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026

Derulo reeled backward after his foot gave way on the step below, sending him tumbling to the ground. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026

Turbulence becomes incredibly dangerous at extreme speeds, as unstable airflow can easily send the bird tumbling to its death. —Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026

Rhymes for tumble to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue