As a Noun: 1. The act of moving quickly downwards or towards the ground. English = fall. 2. The act of accidentally moving or being pushed from an upright position so that you end up lying on the ground. English = fall. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. Of someone or something, to move quickly downwards or towards the ground. English = fall. 2. Of someone or something, to accidentally move or be pushed from an upright position so that they end up lying on the ground. English = fall, fall down, fall over.