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Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to go on a short journey
“I would trip through several historic cities during my European vacation.”
Past tense for 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) Past tense for 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) Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to walk, run, or dance with quick and light steps
“Kate would trip into the hall with a spring in her step.”
Past tense for to go on a voyage or journey
Past tense for to go or move quickly and lightly over or on a surface or through the air
(of an electrical appliance) Past tense for to stop, or cause to stop, working when a fuse melts
Past tense for to switch off or power down (something)
Past tense for to go on a holiday
Past tense for to walk or hike over a long distance
Past tense for to knock or bring to the ground
Past tense for to experience a hallucination
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