(rare, archaic) A mistake
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A journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
“The trip continues with a journey to the southern Tyrol region in Austria.”
A stumble or fall due to catching one's foot on something
“My trip down the flight of stairs was rather painful, not to mention embarrassing.”
(rare, archaic) A mistake
“She suffered the occasional trip in her performances.”
An extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one involving travel
An important assignment given to a person or group of people, typically involving travel abroad
A magic lantern
A delusion, a false hope
A loose or irregular train of thought
Lsd trip
Loss of favored place
A failure of an electrical power supply
A source of pleasure or satisfaction
A person's ruin or downfall
A repeated light tapping
A place where roads or railway lines cross
A break from work
To stumble or fall, usually due to catching one's foot on something
“I would then trip over my own shoelaces before landing on someone's lap.”
To go on a short journey
“I would trip through several historic cities during my European vacation.”
To activate (a mechanism), especially by contact with a switch, catch, or other electrical device
“The sensor is able to process the video image and trip an alarm in the event that the images match predefined criteria.”
(trip up) To commit a mistake or error
“His preparation has been flawless, and it is highly unlikely that he will trip up at any stage.”
(trip someone up) To detect or expose someone in a mistake or inconsistency
“I was determined not to allow the interviewers to trip me up on any perceived lack of knowledge.”
To walk, run, or dance with quick and light steps
“Kate would trip into the hall with a spring in her step.”
To move or proceed, especially at a brisk pace
To slide down a steep slope, especially one of snow or ice
To experience a hallucination
Run with quick light steps
Turn something off
Come or go in a casual or light-hearted manner
To knock or bring to the ground
(of an electrical appliance) To stop working when a fuse melts
Affecting the mind so as to produce vivid visions
“Unlike the meandering trip into the desert, the return journey takes the most direct route home.”
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