- to fall over; to stumble
- (fig.) to suffer hardship; to be in desperate straits
Generated: This meaning refers to the physical act of losing one's balance and falling or tripping, often used to describe unsteady movement.
He stumbled repeatedly on the road.
Generated: This meaning conveys a figurative sense of experiencing difficult or adverse circumstances, often indicating struggles in life or misfortune.
During the economic crisis, many families were in desperate straits.