to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.)
to fall into (a trap, etc.)
to fall; to surrender; to capitulate
不況で多くの企業が経営難に陥った。
Many companies fell into financial difficulties due to the recession.
同じ過ちに二度と陥らないように注意する。
I'll be careful not to fall into the same mistake again.
チームが連敗のスランプに陥っている。
The team has fallen into a losing streak slump.