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tumble down Translationstumble down
tumble down1. To collapse or come falling downward. He tripped on the wire running across the hallway and went tumbling down the stairs. The tower came tumbling down after the demolition crews set off the explosive charges.2. To fall from a high rank or a position of power. That surprise loss sees the former champion tumble down from 1st to 6th place in the tournament leaderboards. The scandal brought the prime minister tumbling down from power. Stock prices have continued tumbling down as the president refuses to rule out a trade war with other nations.See also: down, tumbletumble someone or something down somethingto tip or push someone or something down something. Timmy tumbled his brother down the hill. Ann tumbled her laundry down the chute.See also: down, tumbletumble downto fall down; to topple. The old barn was so rickety that it almost tumbled down on its own. The pile of books tumbled down all over the floor.See also: down, tumbletumble downv.1. To topple, as from power or a high position; fall: That horse started out the race in the lead, but tumbled down to fifth place.2. To collapse: The wall tumbled down when I leaned on it. See also: down, tumble |