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Definition overturn in British English

overturn verb

verb
/ˌəʊvə(r)ˈtɜː(r)n/
1

to turn something so that its bottom or side is upwards

Example

The dogs have overturned our bin again.

Synonyms and related words
turn spin overturn
1.1

to turn over in this way

Example

The truck overturned and fell off the bridge.

Synonyms and related words
turn spin overturn
2

to say officially that something such as a decision or law is wrong and change it

Example

The appeal court refused to overturn the lower court's decision.

Synonyms and related words
affirm allow all rise
Definition overturn in British English