fall over

US /fɔːl ˈoʊvər/

UK /fɔːl ˈoʊvər/

1.

to lose one's balance and collapse

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Be careful not to fall over on the icy path.

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The child tripped and almost fell over.

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topple tumble trip stumble collapse

2.

to be defeated or fail, especially in a competition or business

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The company is likely to fall over if it doesn't secure new funding.

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Their plans for expansion might fall over due to lack of support.

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fail collapse go under go bankrupt falter

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fall falling fall to fall in with fall into fall for fall on