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Definition of tripped - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
accidenthaving stumbled or fallen
- She walked carefully to avoid the tripped stones.
2.
mechanicsTECH. activated by a mechanismTECH.
- The tripped alarm alerted the security team.
Origin of tripped
Middle English, trippen (to stumble)
Terms with tripped included in their meaning
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movement
having tripped or lost balance
Examples of tripped in a sentence
The tripped hiker dusted off and continued the trail. The tripped switch shut down the entire system. The tripped sensor triggered the emergency lights.
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- French:trébuché, déclenché, ...
- German:gestolpert, ausgelöst, ...
- Italian:caduto, attivato, ...
- Spanish:tropezado, disparado, ...
- Portuguese:tropeçado, ativado, ...
- Chinese:绊倒的, 触发的, ...
- Japanese:つまずいた, 作動した, ...
- Arabic:مُتَعَثِّر, مُنْطَلِق, ...
- Hebrew:שֶׁנִּכְשַׁל, מוּפְעָל, ...
- Russian:споткнувшийся, сработавший, ...
- Ukrainian:спіткнувся, спрацювала, ...
- Hindi:उखड़ा हुआ, सक्रिय, ...
Definition of trip - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
traveljourney or excursion, especially for pleasure
- They planned a trip to Italy for their anniversary..
2.
movementaccidental misstep causing a fall
- He had a trip on the uneven pavement.
3.
- He experienced a vivid trip after taking the substance..
4.
mechanismTECH. mechanical device that acts as a switchTECH.
- The circuit breaker has a trip to prevent overload.
Verb
1.
travelintr. make a short journeyintr.
- We plan to trip to the coast this weekend..
2.
movementintr. stumble or fall by hitting something with the footintr.
- He tripped over the toy on the floor.
3.
accidenttr. cause someone to fall by blocking their foottr.
- She tripped him during the race.
4.
technologytr. TECH. activate a mechanism or switchtr. TECH.
- The alarm will trip if the door is opened.
5.
- He was tripping after taking the LSD.
6.
move lightlyintr. walk with light, quick stepsintr.
- She tripped down the stairs happily.
Images of trip
mechanical device that acts as a switch
Expressions with trip
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fall or stumble while moving downwards
He tripped down the stairs and hurt his ankle.
stumble due to hitting an obstacle
She tripped over the curb and fell.
cause someone to stumble or fall
He placed a rope to trip up the runner..
unpleasant or disappointing experience
Their vacation turned into a bad trip due to constant rain..
stumble while walking even though nothing blocks the path
He managed to trip over his own two feet on the flat sidewalk.
feeling of guilt imposed by someone else
She gave him a guilt trip for not attending the wedding..
experience frightening or unpleasant effects from hallucinogenic drugs
He had a bad trip after taking those mushrooms.
enjoying control over others
She seemed on a power trip, always bossing her team around.
selfish desire to control others for ego or pleasure
His power trip made everyone uncomfortable at work.
an extremely enjoyable or delightful experience
The trip was heaven for the whole family.
experience making you remember past events
Looking at old photos was a trip down memory lane.
cause to start or activate
The alarm tripped off when the door was opened.
be easy to say or pronounce smoothly
Her name trips off the tongue effortlessly.
become enraged or upset suddenly
She might trip out if she hears the news.
trigger an event or reaction
The alarm tripped the switch, alerting everyone to the danger.
travel for work purposes, often employer-funded
She went on a business trip to New York.
journey to a place and back within one day
We went on a day trip to the mountains.
wish someone a pleasant journey
I waved goodbye and told her to have a good trip..
journey taken on a boat for leisure
We enjoyed a relaxing boat trip on the lake.
journey taken by bus
We went on a coach trip to the countryside.
used to tell someone to have a pleasant journey
Enjoy your trip, and send pictures when you arrive!
educational trip to a place of interest
The class went on a field trip to the zoo.
journey taken across the ocean for leisure
We enjoyed a relaxing ocean trip last summer.
long journey by car for fun
We planned a road trip across the country.
Origin of trip
Old French, tripper (to skip)
Examples of trip in a sentence
The school organized a trip to the science museum. She suffered a trip on the slippery floor. A sudden trip caused him to drop the groceries. She described her trip as a journey through a surreal landscape. His trip lasted for hours, filled with strange visions. The machine stopped working due to a faulty trip.
A trip in the system can prevent electrical hazards. They decided to trip to the mountains for a day. Let's trip to the nearby town for lunch. She tripped on the uneven pavement. The runner tripped just before the finish line. The prankster tried to trip his brother in the hallway. A loose wire tripped the runner near the finish line. The circuit will trip if it overheats. A sensor will trip the system in case of a breach. She started to trip after the party. They warned him about tripping on mushrooms. He tripped across the meadow with joy. The children tripped along the path, singing.
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- French:voyage, faire un tour, ...
- German:Reise, eine Reise machen, ...
- Italian:escursione, fare un viaggio, ...
- Spanish:excursión, viajar, ...
- Portuguese:viagem, viajar, ...
- Chinese:旅行, 出游, ...
- Japanese:旅行, 旅行する, ...
- Arabic:رِحْلَة, قام برحلة قصيرة, ...
- Hebrew:טִיּוּל, לִנְסוֹעַ, ...
- Russian:поездка, короткое путешествие, ...
- Ukrainian:подорож, подорожувати, ...
- Hindi:यात्रा, यात्रा करना, ...
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