trip
/trɪp/a short journey, usually for pleasure
She planned a trip to Europe for her vacation.
She organized a short journey to Europe for her holiday.
Can refer to a journey by any means of transportation.
to stumble or fall due to losing balance
He tripped over the rug and fell.
He stumbled over the rug and fell.
Often used with 'over' or 'on' to indicate the obstacle.
a malfunction or error in a system or device
The system had a trip and shut down unexpectedly.
The system experienced a malfunction and shut down unexpectedly.
Common in electrical or mechanical systems.
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💡Pro Tip
Context is key
The meaning of 'trip' depends heavily on context. A noun usually refers to a journey, while a verb often means to stumble.
⚡Gold Rule
Noun vs. verb
When 'trip' is a noun, it refers to a journey. When it's a verb, it means to stumble or cause a malfunction.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'trippen' (to stumble), possibly from Old Norse 'trippa' (to tread). The noun sense of a journey emerged later.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used as both a noun (a journey) and a verb (to stumble). Context usually clarifies the meaning.