fell in
Joined the formation
Fell in is the past tense of fall in, meaning to collapse inward or to join a group or formation.
A roof weakened by rot fell in during the storm.
Soldiers fall in when they assemble in ranks: The troops fell in at dawn.
To fall in with someone is to begin associating with them: She fell in with a bad crowd.
To fall in with a plan is to agree to it.
- capitulatedCeased resistance, conceded
- tumbleUncontrolled rolling descent
- enlistJoin armed forces
- plungeSudden steep descent
- collapseSudden structural failure
align · conceded · drop · drafted · boot camp · join · formation · rank · line up · conform · topple · crashed · succumb · slipped · descended · swooned · pit · love
fell infell out
Had a serious disagreement
dismissed · dispersed · broke ranks · scattered · stood down
fell inheld up
Delayed or robbed
held together · supported · stabilized · shored up · propped up
fell inbroke away
Separated forcefully or suddenly
held out · dissented · resisted · opposed · parted ways