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verb
- 1. tip (something) over so that it is on its side or upside down: "the crowd proceeded to overturn cars and set them on fire"
- 2. abolish, invalidate, or reverse (a previous system, decision, situation, etc.): "the results overturned previous findings" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. an act of overturning something. rare
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12 Ogo 2015 · Learn the meaning of overturn as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Overturn can mean to turn over, to change a legal decision, or to defeat someone in an election.
Learn the meaning of overturn as a verb in English, with different senses and usage. See how to overturn a car, a decision, or a majority in various contexts and domains.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb and noun overturn. Overturn can mean to cause to turn over, invalidate, or reverse something.
Overturn definition: to cause (something) to turn onto its side, face, or back; upset. See examples of OVERTURN used in a sentence.
Learn the meaning of overturn as a verb and a noun, with synonyms and usage examples. Overturn can mean to turn upside down, to reverse a decision, or to overthrow a government or system.
To overturn something is to either flip it upside down or to invalidate it. An amateur kayaker might overturn her boat, while a judge may decide to overturn a previous judgment. When you overturn a wheelbarrow or a tricycle, you literally turn it over.
Learn the meaning and pronunciation of overturn, a verb that can mean to turn something upside down, to reverse a legal decision, or to disprove an idea. See examples, synonyms, and related topics in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
