fall

/fɔːl/ verb (fell, fallen)

Definition

› to become lower in value, amount, or level: House prices began to fall rapidly. Demand for new cars has fallen by over 40%. Stock prices fell sharply yesterday. Public sector salaries are expected to fall even further as the recession continues to bite. Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in 30 years.

› to gradually get to be in a worse condition or state: The factory had fallen into disuse in recent years.

fall due › if a payment falls due at a particular time, it must be paid at that time: The rent falls due on the first day of the month.

(Definition of fall verb from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)