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freefall

/ˈfriːfɔːl/ /ˈfriːfɑːl/

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noun

Freier Fall

The state of being in a motion affected by no acceleration (force) other than that provided by gravity.

Examples :

"After the parachute deployed, the initial freefall stopped and he slowed down. "

Nachdem sich der Fallschirm öffnete, endete der anfängliche freie Fall und er verlangsamte sich.

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noun

Freier Fall

(common usage) The state of falling with no interference from outside forces other than the air resistance (no open parachute, etc.)

Examples :

"The skydiver enjoyed a brief moment of freefall before opening their parachute. "

Der Fallschirmspringer genoss einen kurzen Moment des freien Falls, bevor er seinen Fallschirm öffnete.

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noun

Freier Fall, Absturz

(by extension) The state of worsening out of control.

Examples :

"After the company announced massive layoffs, employee morale went into freefall. "

Nachdem das Unternehmen massive Entlassungen ankündigte, stürzte die Moral der Mitarbeiter ab.

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verb

Im freien Fall fallen

To drop in a state of freefall.

Examples :

"The skydiver will freefall for a few seconds before opening their parachute. "

Der Fallschirmspringer wird für ein paar Sekunden im freien Fall fallen, bevor er seinen Fallschirm öffnet.