tumble (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈtʌm.bəl/
Definition
To fall suddenly and helplessly, often while rolling or losing one's balance.
Examples
She took a nasty tumble down the stairs but luckily avoided any serious injury.
The acrobat performed a series of graceful tumbles across the stage.
Prices for the new smartphone began to tumble after the release of the updated model.
How to Use tumble
- tumble down (phrasal verb)
- To fall to a lower level. — "The old stone wall began to tumble down after years of neglect."
- take a tumble (idiom)
- To fall over. — "He took a tumble while running on the icy sidewalk."
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