Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fall-into
phrasal verb
/fɔːl ˈɪntuː/
Definition
To inadvertently enter a particular state or situation, often without deliberation or intention.
Examples
- She didn’t want to fall into a routine, but it happened anyway.
- After years of wandering, he seems to have fallen into a comfortable life.
- They fell into silence after the shocking news.
Meaning
The phrase ‘fall into’ refers to the act of entering into a specific condition, situation, or role unexpectedly or unplanned.
Synonyms
- slip into
- enter into
- become
- get into
