Trip over Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɹɪp/ /ˈoʊvɝ
TRIP OH-vur
tɹˈɪp/ /ˈəʊvɐ
trip OH-vuh
Definition
To accidentally catch your foot on something and nearly fall or fall down.
Usage & Nuances
Usually followed by 'on' or 'over' + object ('trip over a rock'). Informal, describes a common minor accident. Not the same as 'fall down'—you might catch yourself before hitting the ground. Often confused with 'stumble'.
Spanish: tropezar conPortuguese (BR): tropeçar em - tropeçar sobrePortuguese (PT): tropeçar em - tropeçar sobreChinese (Simplified): 被...绊倒Chinese (Traditional): 被...絆倒Hindi: पर ठोकर खानाArabic: يتعثر بـBengali: হোঁচট খাওয়া - পা আটকে পড়াRussian: споткнутьсяJapanese: つまずくVietnamese: vấp phảiKorean: 발이 걸려 넘어지다Turkish: takılmakUrdu: ٹھوکر کھاناIndonesian: tersandung
Example Sentences
Be careful or you might trip over the toys.
basic
I tripped over the edge of the carpet.
basic
He tripped over his own shoelaces.
basic
I almost tripped over a branch when I was jogging.
natural
Kids always trip over something when they're running around.
natural
Don't leave your bag there—someone might trip over it.
natural