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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The New York Helicopters chartered chopper, which was carrying a pilot, two adults and three children, fell into the Hudson River by Lower Manhattan in New York City on Thursday afternoon, officials said during a press briefing.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
In other words, the pieces are falling into place for all of our characters to be back in Gilead, with what is sure to be an explosive battle ahead.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Fuji makes both instant cameras in analog and digital styles, and the Mini 41 falls into the former camp.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
In other words, the pieces are falling into place for all of our characters to be back in Gilead, with what is sure to be an explosive battle ahead.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Fuji makes both instant cameras in analog and digital styles, and the Mini 41 falls into the former camp.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Fall into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20into. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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