overturn

[ˌəʊvəˈtɜːn]

overturn Definition

  • 1to turn something over completely, especially so that its bottom is facing upwards
  • 2to change a legal decision or judgment to the opposite of what it was

Using overturn: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overturn" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The truck overturned on the highway.

  • Example

    The court overturned the previous ruling.

  • Example

    The election results were overturned due to voter fraud.

overturn Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with overturn

  • to change a legal decision or judgment to the opposite of what it was

    Example

    The appeals court overturned the lower court's decision.

  • to cause a vehicle to turn over onto its roof or side

    Example

    The driver lost control and overturned the car.

  • to turn a table upside down, often in anger or frustration

    Example

    He was so angry that he overturned the table and stormed out of the room.

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Summary: overturn in Brief

The verb 'overturn' [ˌəʊvəˈtɜːn] means to turn something over completely, especially so that its bottom is facing upwards, or to change a legal decision or judgment to the opposite of what it was. It can refer to physical objects like vehicles or tables, as well as legal rulings and decisions. Examples include 'The truck overturned on the highway.' and 'The court overturned the previous ruling.'