fall over
1 of 1verb/ˈfɔl ˈoʊvər/
Forms:falls over,falling over,fell over,fallen over
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to lose one's balance and fall to the ground, typically by accident or as a result of tripping
- Trying to walk on the icy pavement, he slipped and began to fall over.
- The uneven surface of the hiking trail caused her to lose footing and fall over.
- In the dimly lit room, it was easy to trip over the furniture and accidentally fall over.
- The athlete, exhausted from the race, started to feel dizzy and began to fall over.
- As she rushed down the stairs, her high heels caught on the carpet, causing her to fall over.
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