Rechercher
to knock over
[phrase form: knock]
01
faire tomber, renverser
to cause something or someone to fall
Example
The strong wind knocked over the elderly woman as she was crossing the street.
The playful dog knocked over the child while chasing after a ball.
I 've knocked over a few glasses of water while clumsily setting the table.
02
renverser, percuter
to collide with a person using a vehicle, resulting in injury or death
Example
If the city does n't improve pedestrian safety measures, more people will be knocked over by careless drivers.
I 've heard of several cases where cyclists have been knocked over by cars, leading to serious accidents.
The city is proposing a new law to increase penalties for drivers who knock over pedestrians.
03
dérober, voler
to steal from a person or business, often with violence or the threat of violence
Example
The masked robbers are knocking over the convenience store at gunpoint.
The gang knocked over the bank and made off with millions of dollars in cash.
I 've heard of several cases where gas stations have been knocked over in the past few weeks.
Exemple
The strong wind knocked over the elderly woman as she was crossing the street.
The playful dog knocked over the child while chasing after a ball.
I've knocked over a few glasses of water while clumsily setting the table.
Be careful not to knock over the vase of flowers when you're moving the furniture.
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