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fall in with

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌfɔl ˈɪn wɪð/ · UK /ˌfɔːl ˈɪn wɪð/

fall in with means: To start spending time with a group of people and become part of it.

verb

JOIN GROUPB2

To start spending time with a group of people and become part of it.

  • She fell in with some new friends.
  • He has fallen in with a dangerous crowd.
  • How did you fall in with those musicians?

How to use it: fall in with a group (He fell in with a group of local musicians.)

Similar words: join, associate with

Common phrases: fall in with someone, fall in with friends

ACCEPT PLANC1

To accept a suggestion, plan, or rule and act as other people want.

  • I fell in with her suggestion.
  • Everyone fell in with the new arrangements.
  • Will they fall in with our plans?

How to use it: fall in with someone's plans/wishes (We fell in with their plans for the weekend.)

Similar words: agree to, go along with, accept

Opposites: oppose, reject

Common phrases: fall in with something, fall in with plans

ENCOUNTERC2

To meet someone or come across something by chance.

  • We fell in with a traveller on the road.
  • The crew fell in with a fishing boat at sea.
  • They hoped to fall in with someone who knew the way.

How to use it: fall in with someone/something (They fell in with another ship during the voyage.)

Similar words: encounter, come across, meet

Common phrases: fall in with someone, fall in with something

Questions about fall in with

What does fall in with mean?

To start spending time with a group of people and become part of it.

What is fall in with in other languages?

Türkçe: arasına katılmak · Español: juntarse con · Français: se lier avec · Deutsch: sich anschließen · Italiano: unirsi a · 日本語: 仲間に加わる

How do you pronounce fall in with?

In American English /ˌfɔl ˈɪn wɪð/; in British English /ˌfɔːl ˈɪn wɪð/.

How do you use fall in with in a sentence?

She fell in with some new friends. He has fallen in with a dangerous crowd.

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