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Meaning of the word "fall in" in English

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fall in

US /fɔːl ɪn/
UK /fɔːl ɪn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to collapse inwards; to give way

Example:
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The old bridge began to fall in after the heavy rain.
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The roof of the abandoned house might fall in at any moment.
Synonym:
collapse cave in give way sink subside
2.

to take one's place in a line or formation

Example:
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The soldiers were ordered to fall in for inspection.
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Everyone, fall in quickly, we're running late!
Synonym:
line up form up assemble muster
3.

to agree with or accept something

Example:
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He was reluctant to fall in with their plans at first.
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Eventually, everyone decided to fall in with the new policy.
Synonym:
agree comply conform assent accede
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fall falling fall to fall in with fall into fall for fall on