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Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to go on a short journey
“I would trip through several historic cities during my European vacation.”
Present participle 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) Present participle 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) Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to walk, run, or dance with quick and light steps
“Kate would trip into the hall with a spring in her step.”
Present participle for to move in a playful or exaggerated manner
Present participle for to go on a voyage or journey
Present participle for to go or move quickly and lightly over or on a surface or through the air
(of an electrical appliance) Present participle for to stop, or cause to stop, working when a fuse melts
Present participle for to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Present participle for to switch off or power down (something)
Present participle for to go on a holiday
Present participle for to walk or hike over a long distance
Present participle for to knock or bring to the ground
Present participle for to experience a hallucination
Present participle for to make a journey by motor vehicle
Under the influence of drugs
Fleet, swift, not plodding, capable of running spritely
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