fall into
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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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 18 May 2026
This is where many business owners fall into a dangerous pattern.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
If financing were to fall into place, the redevelopment at the 330 New Park Ave.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
As the entire field and golf tournament as a whole fell into neutral for what felt like multiple hours with the final groups making the turn, Rai stepped on the gas.
—Mark Harris, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fall into
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“Fall into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20into. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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