Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fall-over

phrasal verb
/fɔːl ˈoʊvər/
Definition
To tip over or lose balance, resulting in a fall.
Examples
  • The toddler tends to fall over when he tries to run.
  • Make sure the stack of boxes is stable, or they might fall over.
  • She laughed when the wind made her hat fall over her eyes.
Meaning
The action of falling down or toppling over, typically due to instability or loss of equilibrium.
Synonyms
  • topple
  • keel over
  • tumble