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tumble in

B2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words

To stumble or fall your way into a place, usually in an unsteady or messy way.

Literal meaning: To roll or fall while moving inward.

Meanings

1 B2 informal

To enter a place clumsily, nearly falling or rolling as one does so.

"The puppies tumbled in through the back door, knocking over a plant pot."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 informal

To get into bed in an exhausted or rushed way.

"After the long journey, they just tumbled in and fell asleep immediately."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Often implies loss of balance or a boisterous entry, as when children burst through a door and nearly fall. Less common than other 'tumble' combinations.

Commonly used with

door room bed laughter children together

Forms

Base
tumble in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
tumbles in
he/she/it
Past simple
tumbled in
yesterday
Past participle
tumbled in
have + pp
-ing form
tumbling in
continuous

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