The meaning of TUMBLE is to fall suddenly and helplessly. How to use tumble in a sentence.

Phrasal verb tumble to something (Definition of tumbled from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Define tumbled. tumbled synonyms, tumbled pronunciation, tumbled translation, English dictionary definition of tumbled. v. tum·bled , tum·bling , tum·bles v. intr. 1. To perform acrobatic feats …

to fall helplessly down, end over end, as by losing one's footing, support, or equilibrium; plunge headlong. to tumble down the stairs. to roll end over end, as in falling. The stones tumbled …

to fall in ruins, as from age or decay; collapse; topple The walls of the old mansion tumbled down upon the intruders

Definition of tumble verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

He tumbled hurriedly into his clothes. Informal Terms to understand or become aware of some fact or circumstance (often fol. by to): He finally tumbled to what they were doing.

To fall, roll, or move end over end. The rocks tumbled down the hill. The kittens tumbled over each other. The asteroids tumble through space.

Rocks tumbled down the hill. She lost her balance and tumbled into the mud. fig. Stock prices tumbled (= quickly lost a lot of value).

When you tumble, you fall abruptly. You might trip over your shoelaces and tumble down a hill while flying a kite if you're not careful. To suddenly topple over or trip and fall to the ground is …