fall over verb5 •To fall from an upright or standing position to a horizontal or prone position. •(informal) Of a computer program or system, to crash. •(South-Africa, informal) To break down; to become inoperable.We'll have to walk; my car has fallen over. •Of an argument, to fail to be valid. •(no longer used) To revolt or change allegiance. formsfell over · fallen over · falling over · falls over