wall

[ wawl ]
/ wɔl /

noun

adjective

verb (used with object)

Idioms for wall

Origin of wall

before 900; (noun) Middle English; Old English w(e)all < Latin vallum palisade, derivative of vallus stake, post; see wale1; (v.) Middle English, derivative of the noun

OTHER WORDS FROM wall

wall-less, adjective wall-like, adjective un·wall, verb (used with object)

British Dictionary definitions for go to the wall

wall
/ (wɔːl) /

noun

verb (tr)

Derived forms of wall

walled, adjective wall-less, adjective wall-like, adjective

Word Origin for wall

Old English weall, from Latin vallum palisade, from vallus stake

Medical definitions for go to the wall

wall
[ wôl ]

n.

An investing part enclosing a cavity, chamber, or other anatomical unit.

Idioms and Phrases with go to the wall (1 of 2)

go to the wall

1

Lose a conflict, be defeated; also, yield. For example, In spite of their efforts, they went to the wall, or When it's a matter of family versus friends, friends must go to the wall. [Late 1500s]

2

Fail in business, go bankrupt. For example, First one branch and then another did poorly, and the store finally went to the wall. [First half of 1800s]

3

Take an extreme position, hold out to the end. For example, The President went to the wall to defend his choice to head the FBI. For a synonym, see go to the mat.

Idioms and Phrases with go to the wall (2 of 2)

wall