Fall in

verb

Word Frequency: 12.1

Definitions

1.verbTo collapse inwards.

"The heavy rain caused the roof to fall in."

2.verbOf a soldier, to get into position in a rank.

3.verbTo come to an end; to terminate; to lapse.

"On the death of Mr. B., the annuity, which he had so long received, fell in."

4.verbTo become operative.

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