Fall out

noun

Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.nounA disagreement, parting of ways.

"We had a fall out, couldn't come to terms and haven't talked since."

2.verbTo come out of something by falling.

"I opened the cupboard and a can fell out onto my foot."

3.verbTo cease to be on friendly terms.

"Dave and I fell out after a long argument."

4.verbTo leave one's place in the current formation of ranks in order to take one's place in a new formation.

5.verbTo leave one's current location to report for duty at a new location.

"The company fell out for an artillery drill."

6.verbTo pass out.

7.verbTo turn out, happen.

The Daily Word NerdA new word, a puzzle, and a fun fact — free in your inbox every morning.

Free forever · unsubscribe anytime · all 14 newsletters

That email did not go through — please check it and try again.