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fall in

[/fɔːl ɪn/]
verb (phrasal verb)
entrar em colapso; alinhar-se; juntar-se
1. to collapse or cave in (of a structure)
The old bridge might fall in if not repaired soon.
A ponte antiga pode desabar se não for reparada em breve.
2. to take one's place in a line or formation (military/organized group)
The soldiers fell in for inspection.
Os soldados se alinharam para inspeção.
3. to agree or comply with something
He fell in with their plans without hesitation.
Ele concordou com seus planos sem hesitação.
4. to associate with or join a group
She fell in with a bad crowd at university.
Ela se associou a um grupo ruim na universidade.
NYC Slang
get in line; go along with
Synonyms
collapsecave inalignjoincomply
Antonyms
stand firmresistwithdrawleave

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desabar; alinhar-se; concordar
used in both military and casual contexts
Portugal
cair; alinhar-se; concordar
slightly more formal usage in military contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

fall in line - obey or conform
fall in with - associate with or agree to
fall into place - work out naturally or logically
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