fall down

movement failure

The phrase 'fall down' is versatile, describing physical collapse, failure, or deterioration in various contexts.

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Definition

A2General

To drop to the ground from a higher position, often due to a loss of balance.

Example

She tripped and fell down the stairs.
The toddler fell down while learning to walk.

B2Performance

(figurative)To fail or not meet expectations in an effort or task.

Example

The team fell down in the final quarter and lost the game.
He fell down on his responsibilities at work.

B1Structural Integrity

To collapse or deteriorate, especially referring to buildings or structures.

Example

The abandoned house is falling down and needs urgent repairs.
After years of neglect, the bridge finally fell down.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fall down":

fall over fall down on fall on fall in fall to fall to the ground fall together fall off fall out fall due fall up fall into take a tumble fall back fall for fall through come down go down fall upon fall into oneself fall away get down fall flat on one's face fall apart drop behind fall to pieces drop down take the fall keel over fall off one's perch drop into drop in fall behind falling out fall foul fall from grace go down with knock down falling together pass out get down on bring down come down to ball down drop back throw down break down move down plop down fall in love call down pull down lie down fruit fall take a dive cry down let down cast down come a cropper look down climb down come down on bring down on run down come down with lay down drop off make down back down have an accident man down knock over drop the ball fall asleep blow down crash out duck down cave in go down like a lead zeppelin tumble up slip off sit down face down send down rain down step down laugh down stumble against bust one's ass falling leaf fall into a trap go belly-up trip up jump off fall in line smash down sink like a stone take down go under come on down shake down hail down bow down flake out bust ass slip up burn down fall in with melt down drop dead