topple+over

  • 11topple —    A category of mass movement processes, associated sediments (topple deposit), or resultant landform characterized by a localized, very rapid type of fall in which large blocks of soil or rock literally fall over, rotating outward over a low… …

    Glossary of landform and geologic terms

  • 12topple — 01. Many of the old buildings in the city center [toppled] during the earthquake. 02. This latest scandal may [topple] the government. 03. After finishing his tenth drink, the drunk slowly [toppled] over. 04. A number of old dead trees [toppled]… …

    Grammatical examples in English

  • 13topple — UK [ˈtɒp(ə)l] / US [ˈtɑp(ə)l] verb Word forms topple : present tense I/you/we/they topple he/she/it topples present participle toppling past tense toppled past participle toppled 1) [intransitive/transitive] to stop being steady and fall, or to… …

    English dictionary

  • 14topple — verb 1) she toppled over Syn: fall, fall over, tumble, overturn, tip over, keel over, collapse; lose one s balance 2) protesters toppled a huge statue Syn: knock over, upset, push over …

    Thesaurus of popular words

  • 15topple — /top euhl/, v., toppled, toppling. v.i. 1. to fall forward, as from having too heavy a top; pitch; tumble down. 2. to lean over or jut, as if threatening to fall. v.t. 3. to cause to topple. 4. to overthrow, as from a position of authority: to… …

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  • 16topple — verb 1) she toppled off the chair Syn: fall, tumble, tip, overbalance, overturn, keel over, lose one s balance 2) protesters toppled a statue Syn: knock over, upset, push over, tip …

    Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

  • 17Topple Rate — The rate at which the group of leading companies, whether in industries or in market indexes, changes over time. This phenomenon is usually attributed to increased global competition and technology, although the existence of a topple rate is… …

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  • 18topple — top|ple [ tapl ] verb 1. ) intransitive or transitive to stop being steady and fall, or make someone or something do this: He toppled over the side of the bridge into the water. These strong winds could topple an unstable vehicle. 2. ) transitive …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 19topple — top•ple [[t]ˈtɒp əl[/t]] v. pled, pling 1) to fall forward, as from top heaviness or weakness; pitch 2) to lean over or totter, as if threatening to fall 3) to cause to topple 4) to overthrow, as from a position of authority: to topple a… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 20topple — [c]/ˈtɒpəl / (say topuhl) verb (toppled, toppling) –verb (i) 1. to fall forwards as having too heavy a top; pitch or tumble down. 2. to lean over or jut, as if threatening to fall. –verb (t) 3. to cause to topple. {frequentative of top topple.… …