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Meaning of the word overturn in English

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overturn

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈtɝːn/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈtɜːn/
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Verb

1.

tip (something) over so that it is on its side or upside down

Example:
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The boat overturned in the storm.
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He accidentally overturned his coffee cup.
Synonym:
topple upset capsize tip over turn over
2.

reverse a decision or verdict

Example:
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The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
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There is a strong movement to overturn the new law.
Synonym:
reverse revoke annul rescind invalidate nullify quash veto cancel undo repeal abrogate countermand set aside
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