falls to

VERB

set about doing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin

WEAK

apply oneself to be up to buckle down commence jump in pitch in start undertake wade into

Antonyms

WEAK

be idle forget ignore laze neglect

Example Sentences

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But it has no say in the disciplining of the department’s sworn and civilian employees — a role that falls to the police chief.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

On public land or highways, responsibility often falls to local government agencies.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

More than a million Iranians have been left out of work as the national currency falls to record lows.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

For all workers, including those with no retirement savings, the median balance falls to just $955, the report said.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

I hold still and count to twelve before it flutters and falls to the ground.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass