fall down

Related to word: fall

片語動詞

Definition (condition)

  1. Describing a building in such disrepair that it might collapse and fall apart.

    • The old house eventually fell down after years of weathering.

    • Many abandoned buildings started to fall down due to lack of maintenance.

    • The skyscraper has been gradually falling down over the past few years.

Definition (movement)

  1. B1

    to tumble to the ground

    • The child fell down while playing in the park.

    • He tripped while running and fell down flat on the ground.

    • She fell down during the race because she lost her balance.

Definition (result)

  1. to be unsuccessful

    • His plans fell down completely and were unsuccessful.

    • Her career fell down after facing challenges and became unsuccessful.

    • This project may fall down if no action is taken.