upend

[ʌpˈɛnd]

upend Definition

• 1. set or turn (something) on its end or upside down
• 2. cause (something) to be in a state of confusion or disarray

Using upend: Examples

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

• Example

  She upended the box to see what was inside.

• Example

  The storm upended several trees in the area.

• Example

  The new manager upended the company's traditional approach to marketing.

• Example

  The unexpected news upended all our plans.

upend Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for upend

• invert
• overturn
• capsize
• topple
• flip

Antonyms for upend

• right
• upright
• correct

Phrases with upend

• upend the applecart

  to cause trouble or upset carefully laid plans

  Example

  The sudden resignation of the CEO upended the applecart for the entire company.

• upend the status quo

  to disrupt or overthrow the existing state of affairs

  Example

  The new political party promised to upend the status quo and bring about real change.

• upend expectations

  to surprise or shock by doing something unexpected

  Example

  The movie upended expectations by having the villain turn out to be the hero's long-lost brother.

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Summary: upend in Brief

'Upend' [ʌpˈɛnd] means to set or turn something on its end or upside down, or to cause something to be in a state of confusion or disarray. It can refer to physical objects like boxes or trees, as well as abstract concepts like plans or traditions. 'Upend' is often used in phrases like 'upend the applecart,' meaning to cause trouble or upset carefully laid plans, and 'upend expectations,' meaning to surprise or shock by doing something unexpected.