What is the meaning of fall in?

verb

  • Break down, literally or metaphorically.
    • usage: "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The wall gave in"; "The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice"
  • To take one's place in a military formation or line.
    • usage: "Troops fall in"
  • Become part of; become a member of a group or organization.
    • usage: "He joined the Communist Party as a young man"
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