fall into

1. See fall in , def. 1.

2. Be naturally divisible into, as in These students fall into three categories . [First half of 1600s]

3. fall into a trap . Be deceived, unknowingly become involved in something. For example, By admitting I had free time, I fell into the trap of having to help him with his work . Also see under fall in ; fall in line ; fall in place .

4. Enter or engage in, be drawn into, as in I told Dad not to fall into conversation with them . [Late 1400s]

5. fall into error or sin . Be drawn into bad behavior, as in I fell into error when I started spending time with the wrong crowd . This usage, like fall from grace , originally alluded to religious concerns. It is now used less often and more loosely. [Late 1100s]

Example Sentences

Four-legged animals that start walking and gradually pick up speed will automatically fall into a trot at some point.

From Science Daily

Lord Blunkett has called for an urgent review into what he described as "death trap" Tube platforms after he was injured falling into a gap as he boarded a train at Westminster station.

From BBC

Fortunately, Wilson and Mandvi are adept enough comics not to fall into that trap even as they avoid the equally damaging peril of too much audience-pandering horseplay.

From Los Angeles Times

Critics argue the data can fall into the wrong hands or be abused.

From Los Angeles Times

“If you get those three things right, all the rest will fall into place.”

From Los Angeles Times

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