Definition of "fall out" in 英语

Noun

1. Synonym of falling out (“rift following a disagreement or quarrel”).

   • We had a fall out, couldn't come to terms and haven't talked since.

Verb

1. To come out of something by falling.

   • I opened the cupboard and a can fell out onto my foot.

2. To cease to be on friendly terms.

   • Dave and I fell out after a long argument.

3. To leave one's place in the current formation of ranks in order to take one's place in a new formation.

4. To leave one's current location to report for duty at a new location.

   • The company fell out for an artillery drill.

5. To pass out.

6. To turn out, happen.

7. To fall off due to the quoins holding it in place having become wet and therefore loose.

8. To give way under someone.

   • The board he was walking on fell out.

9. To cause someone to slip and/or fall down.

   • The ground fell out from under him.
   • When she left him, his world fell out beneath him.

10. To be enthusiastic about something; to laugh very hard.

    • When the band started, everybody fell out.

11. To depart.

12. To collapse; to pass out from intoxication.

13. To be shocked by something.