Background for tripping

tripping

/ˈtɹɪpɪŋ/

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verb

To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot

Examples :

"Be careful not to trip on the tree roots."

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verb

(sometimes followed by "up") to cause (a person or animal) to fall or stumble by knocking their feet from under them

Examples :

"A pedestrian was able to trip the burglar as he was running away."

action human body

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verb

To be guilty of a misstep or mistake; to commit an offence against morality, propriety, etc

Examples :

"The student tripped by plagiarizing the essay, committing a serious offense against academic honesty. "

guilt moral action attitude

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verb

To detect in a misstep; to catch; to convict

Examples :

"The teacher was careful when grading the exams, looking for any small errors and tripping students on incorrect calculations. "

action event way condition

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verb

To activate or set in motion, as in the activation of a trap, explosive, or switch

Examples :

"When we get into the factory, trip the lights."

action technology machine device

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verb

To be activated, as by a signal or an event

Examples :

"The alarm system tripped, throwing everyone into a panic."

signal electronics technology machine

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verb

To experience a state of reverie or to hallucinate, due to consuming psychoactive drugs

Examples :

"After taking the LSD, I started tripping about fairies and colors."

mind medicine sensation

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verb

To journey, to make a trip

Examples :

"Last summer we tripped to the coast."

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verb

To move with light, quick steps; to walk or move lightly; to skip

Examples :

"The little girl was tripping happily through the park, chasing butterflies. "

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verb

To raise (an anchor) from the bottom, by its cable or buoy rope, so that it hangs free

Examples :

"The captain ordered the crew to start tripping the anchor so they could leave the harbor. "

nautical sailing vehicle ocean technical

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verb

To pull (a yard) into a perpendicular position for lowering it

Examples :

"The construction workers tripped the yardarm so they could lower the heavy equipment safely. "

nautical sailing

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verb

(most commonly used in the form tripping) to become unreasonably upset, especially over something unimportant; to cause a scene or a disruption

Examples :

"He was tripping about the spilled coffee, even though it was just a small amount. "

attitude emotion mind character

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noun

The act of one who trips.

Examples :

"The tripping over the loose shoelace caused a loud thud as he fell. "

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adjective

Quick; nimble; stepping lightly and quickly.

Examples :

"The tripping dancer moved effortlessly across the stage. "

appearance style body action

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adjective

Having the right forefoot lifted, the others remaining on the ground, as if trotting; trippant.

Examples :

"a buck tripping"

animal appearance

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adjective

Undergoing a hallucinogenic trip.

Examples :

"He was clearly hallucinating; his tripping state made it impossible for him to answer simple questions. "

mind sensation entertainment medicine

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adjective

Saying crazy things.

Examples :

""My friend was tripping yesterday, saying he thought squirrels were government spies." "

mind language communication