fall in

Related to word: fall

片語動詞

Definition (formation)

  1. When soldiers fall in, they align or form a column, with one behind the other.

    • The soldiers fell in on the parade ground to prepare for training.

    • The commander ordered the troops to fall in quickly.

    • After the exercise, they fell in orderly to return to base.

Definition (structure)

  1. When a roof or ceiling collapses due to damage, it descends to the ground.

    • After the storm, the roof collapsed due to accumulated water.

    • The ceiling of the old house fell in during the earthquake.

    • After years of damage, the roof of the warehouse finally fell in.