Phrase guide

push over

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To push something such that it falls.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To abruptly lower the nose of an aircraft by a large angle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Examples

  • The pilot pushed over into a dive to try to outrun the enemy fighters.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: pull up

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Māori: whakahinga — to push something such that it falls
  • Khiamniungan Naga: thòihōng — to push something such that it falls
  • Polish: wywracać — to push something such that it falls
  • Polish: wywrócić — to push something such that it falls
  • Polish: przewracać — to push something such that it falls
  • Polish: przewrócić — to push something such that it falls