Phrase guide

tip over

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An action where the goalkeeper deflects the ball over the crossbar.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

(to cause) to topple over and fall

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ergative

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

turn from an upright or normal position

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The big vase overturned
  • The canoe tumped over

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: overturn, turn over, tump over

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: turn

Narrower terms: capsize, turtle, turn turtle, upend

4

verb

Meaning 4

cause to overturn from an upright or normal position

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The cat knocked over the flower vase
  • the clumsy customer turned over the vase
  • he tumped over his beer

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: overturn, turn over, upset, knock over, bowl over, tump over

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: move, displace

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Māori: porohuri — cause something to be in a tilted position
  • Nepali: ढाल्नु (ḍhālnu) — cause something to be in a tilted position
  • Polish: wywracać — cause something to be in a tilted position
  • Polish: wywrócić — cause something to be in a tilted position
  • Russian: опрокинуться (oprokinutʹsja) — cause something to be in a tilted position
  • Swahili: kiinua mgongo — cause something to be in a tilted position
  • Swedish: tippa — cause something to be in a tilted position