Rechercher
to overturn
01
renverser, retourner
to change the position of something in a way that the top of it goes to its bottom or to turns it on its side
Transitive: to overturn sth
02
to flip or turn something upside down
Intransitive
03
casser
to reverse, abolish, or invalidate something, especially a legal decision
Transitive: to overturn a legal decision
04
renverser, révoquer
change radically
05
to cancel or annul a previous decision, law, or situation formally or authoritatively
Transitive: to overturn a decision or law
06
renverser, destituer
to cause the downfall or removal of rulers or leaders
Transitive: to overturn a ruler
Overturn
01
renversement, impasse
the act of upsetting something
02
renversement, surprise
an improbable and unexpected victory
overturn
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Exemple
An industry-backed initiative petition with a large marketing budget overturned the apple cart.
Over time, internal dissent and external pressures can overturn oppressive regimes.
The third umpire overturned the on-field decision after reviewing the replay.
The sudden budget cuts in the middle of the project overturned the apple cart, leading to delays and confusion.
The video assistant referee overturned the offside call after reviewing the footage.
