Meaning of the word tripped in English
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tripped
US /trɪpt/
UK /trɪpt/
Verb
1.
to catch one's foot on something and stumble or fall
Example:
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He tripped over a loose rug and fell down the stairs.
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Be careful not to trip on the uneven pavement.
2.
to activate a mechanism or device, especially accidentally
Example:
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The alarm tripped when he opened the window.
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The circuit breaker tripped due to an overload.
3.
to go on a journey or excursion
Example:
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They tripped through Europe for a month.
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We tripped to the mountains last weekend.
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