Fall/fɔːl/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement Used to describe an object or person physically moving downwards. The vase fell off the shelf. Pro Tip 2/3Natural Phenomena Often used for natural occurrences, like rain or snowfall. We expect snow to fall heavily tonight. Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use Can indicate a decline in non-physical things, like emotions or actions. Silence fell over the crowd.