falls, fell, fallen, falling
to fall over
phrasal verb
To collapse or topple, often used for objects
- 1The stack of books fell over when I bumped the table.
- 2The vase fell over and shattered on the ground.
When something is standing up and then moves down to the ground, usually by accident, it does this. For example, if you push a chair and it is not strong, it will go from standing to lying on the floor. This can happen to people or things.
People often say "fall over" when someone trips on something, like a toy on the floor, and loses their balance.
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in an academic setting
The Unsteady Bookshelf
Linda
I was organizing the books when the shelf started to fall over.
Paul
Oh no, did anything break?
Linda
Luckily, I caught it just in time.
Paul
That's a relief! We should secure it better.
in a coffee shop
The Tipping Table
Linda
Oh no, the stack of cups just fell over!
John
I saw that. The table must be uneven.
Linda
Let's move them to a safer spot.
John
Good idea, we don't want another mess.
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Similar to "to fall over":
- 1collapse
- 2topple
to fall over meanings: