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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Upholding global stability—and preventing it from falling into the CCP's hands—is American.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Based on the team’s salary book going forward, falling into the repeater tax appears unlikely in the short term.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025
The Final Touch The next day would see the last piece of my wardrobe fall into place.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Even so, the Leafs managed the game that fell into their lap well — and Anthony Stolarz’s first appearance since Dec. 12 was a rousing success.
—Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Based on the team’s salary book going forward, falling into the repeater tax appears unlikely in the short term.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025
The Final Touch The next day would see the last piece of my wardrobe fall into place.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Even so, the Leafs managed the game that fell into their lap well — and Anthony Stolarz’s first appearance since Dec. 12 was a rousing success.
—Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Fall into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20into. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.
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