Definition of fall in

fall inphrasal verb

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The expression "fall in" is a military term that originated in the 19th century. It's a command given by a senior officer to a group of soldiers, directing them to assemble in a specific location for an inspection, roll call, or other gatherings. The origin of the term "fall in" is debated, but one theory suggests that it comes from the action of soldiers falling into their designated positions in formation. This falls in line with the military's adherence to strict discipline and structure, where each soldier must know their position and be ready for orders. An alternate theory suggests that "fall in" derives from an older practice, when commanders would signal their location by dropping their hat or throwing it to the ground. In this interpretation, "fall in" means to gather around the commander's location, as the location was signaled by the dropped or thrown hat. Regardless of the exact origin, "fall in" is still commonly used in the military today and is recognized as a symbol of military precision, discipline, and honor.

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Example:
  • The leaves on the trees are falling in the autumn breeze.

    Những chiếc lá trên cây đang rơi trong làn gió mùa thu.

  • The acorns fell from the oak tree during the storm.

    Những quả sồi rơi từ trên cây sồi xuống trong cơn bão.

  • I accidentally dropped my keys and they fell to the ground.

    Tôi vô tình làm rơi chìa khóa và chúng rơi xuống đất.

  • The ball fell out of my child's hands as we played catch.

    Quả bóng rơi khỏi tay con tôi khi chúng tôi đang chơi bắt bóng.

  • The cherry blossom petals fell gently to the ground like confetti.

    Những cánh hoa anh đào nhẹ nhàng rơi xuống đất như những mảnh giấy vụn.

  • The old tree's branches have fallen off because of the weight of the snow.

    Cành cây già đã gãy vì sức nặng của tuyết.

  • She fell asleep on the couch during the movie.

    Cô ấy ngủ quên trên ghế trong lúc xem phim.

  • The apple fell from the tree and hit her on the head.

    Quả táo rơi từ trên cây xuống trúng đầu cô ấy.

  • The waterfall cascaded down the cliff, falling in a misty spray.

    Thác nước đổ xuống vách đá, tạo thành những luồng nước sương mù.

  • The curtain fell from the attached rod, leaving the stage open for the actors.

    Tấm rèm rơi khỏi thanh treo, để lại sân khấu mở cho các diễn viên.