verbπShareTo fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot"Be careful not to trip on the tree roots."actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sometimes followed by "up") to cause (a person or animal) to fall or stumble by knocking their feet from under them"A pedestrian was able to trip the burglar as he was running away."actionhumanbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be guilty of a misstep or mistake; to commit an offence against morality, propriety, etc"He tripped in his speech when he accidentally revealed his friend's secret. "moralguiltactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo detect in a misstep; to catch; to convict"The detective tripped the thief in a hidden camera footage, proving he was guilty of the robbery. "actionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo activate or set in motion, as in the activation of a trap, explosive, or switch"When we get into the factory, trip the lights."actiontechnologymachinetechnicaldeviceweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be activated, as by a signal or an event"The alarm system tripped, throwing everyone into a panic."signaltechnologyelectronicsmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo experience a state of reverie or to hallucinate, due to consuming psychoactive drugs"After taking the LSD, I started tripping about fairies and colors."mindmedicinesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo journey, to make a trip"Last summer we tripped to the coast."actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move with light, quick steps; to walk or move lightly; to skip"The little girl tripped happily through the garden, chasing butterflies. "actionbodywayhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise (an anchor) from the bottom, by its cable or buoy rope, so that it hangs free"The captain tripped the anchor, preparing the boat for departure. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pull (a yard) into a perpendicular position for lowering it"The sailor tripped the yard to prepare the sail for furling in the heavy wind. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(most commonly used in the form tripping) to become unreasonably upset, especially over something unimportant; to cause a scene or a disruption"He tripped out over a small mistake in his homework assignment, yelling and throwing his books. "attitudecharactermindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading