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 such as …

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 down the …

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.

'Tumbled' means to fall suddenly or move in an uncontrolled way. It can also mean experiencing a sudden decline or setback.

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