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"The student tripped by plagiarizing the essay, committing a serious offense against academic honesty. "guiltmoralactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo detect in a misstep; to catch; to convict"The teacher was careful when grading the exams, looking for any small errors and tripping students on incorrect calculations. "actioneventwayconditionChat 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."actiontechnologymachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be activated, as by a signal or an event"The alarm system tripped, throwing everyone into a panic."signalelectronicstechnologymachineChat 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 was tripping happily through the park, chasing butterflies. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise (an anchor) from the bottom, by its cable or buoy rope, so that it hangs free"The captain ordered the crew to start tripping the anchor so they could leave the harbor. "nauticalsailingvehicleoceantechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pull (a yard) into a perpendicular position for lowering it"The construction workers tripped the yardarm so they could lower the heavy equipment safely. "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 was tripping about the spilled coffee, even though it was just a small amount. "attitudeemotionmindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of one who trips."The tripping over the loose shoelace caused a loud thud as he fell. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareQuick; nimble; stepping lightly and quickly."The tripping dancer moved effortlessly across the stage. "appearancestylebodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving the right forefoot lifted, the others remaining on the ground, as if trotting; trippant."a buck tripping"animalappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareUndergoing a hallucinogenic trip."He was clearly hallucinating; his tripping state made it impossible for him to answer simple questions. "mindsensationentertainmentmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSaying crazy things.""My friend was tripping yesterday, saying he thought squirrels were government spies." "mindlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading