Phrase guide

land on

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To land atop of; to fall on the surface of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: literally

Examples

  • In 1969, Apollo 11 was the first manned spacecraft to land on the moon.
  • I was shoved down and my backpack landed on the pavement.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To reach a common conclusion or agreement, usually following a small period of disagreement.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I wanted pepperoni pizza, but my friend was a vegetarian, so we landed on having cheese pizza.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Phrasal verb of land (“to arrive at”) + on (“atop; above; onto; etc.”)