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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