Phrase guide

fall over

verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To fall from an upright or standing position to a horizontal or prone position.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, intransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

Of an argument, to fail to be valid.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, intransitive

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Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

Of a computer program or system, to crash.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal, intransitive

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To break down; to become inoperable.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: South-Africa, idiomatic, informal, intransitive

Examples

  • We'll have to walk; my car has fallen over.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

verb

Meaning 5

To revolt or change allegiance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

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Meaning relationships

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6

verb

Meaning 6

fall forward and down

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The old woman went over without a sound

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: go over

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: break down, collapse

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

14 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: falde omkuld — fall from an upright position to a horizontal position
  • Dutch: omvallen — fall from an upright position to a horizontal position
  • Esperanto: fali — fall from an upright position to a horizontal position
  • Finnish: kaatua — fall from an upright position to a horizontal position
  • German: umfallen — fall from an upright position to a horizontal position
  • German: umkippen — fall from an upright position to a horizontal position
  • Korean: 넘어지다 (neomeojida) — fall from an upright position to a horizontal position
  • Lutuv: tla — fall from an upright position to a horizontal position
  • Polish: przewracać się — fall from an upright position to a horizontal position
  • Polish: przewrócić się — fall from an upright position to a horizontal position
  • Portuguese: cair (sobre) — fall from an upright position to a horizontal position
  • Portuguese: tombar (sobre) — fall from an upright position to a horizontal position
  • Spanish: caerse — fall from an upright position to a horizontal position
  • Swedish: falla omkull — fall from an upright position to a horizontal position