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overturn

Definition of overturn (English)

noun

  1. the act of upsetting something
    • he was badly bruised by the upset of his sled at a high speed
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  2. an improbable and unexpected victory
    • the biggest upset since David beat Goliath
    sumber: wordnet30
  3. The act off overturning, or the state of being overturned or subverted; overthrow; as, an overturn of parties.
    sumber: webster1913

verb

  1. turn from an upright or normal position
    • The big vase overturned
    • The canoe tumped over
    sumber: wordnet30
  2. cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
    • The cat knocked over the flower vase
    • the clumsy customer turned over the vase
    • he tumped over his beer
    sumber: wordnet30
  3. rule against
    • The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
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  4. cause the downfall of; of rulers
    • The Czar was overthrown
    • subvert the ruling class
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  5. cancel officially
    • He revoked the ban on smoking
    • lift an embargo
    • vacate a death sentence
    sumber: wordnet30
  6. change radically
    • E-mail revolutionized communication in academe
    sumber: wordnet30
  7. To turn or throw from a basis, foundation, or position; to overset; as, to overturn a carriage or a building.
    sumber: webster1913