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to knock over
[phrase form: knock]
01
to cause something or someone to fall
Examples
I 've knocked over a few glasses of water while clumsily setting the table.
The playful dog knocked over the child while chasing after a ball.
02
to collide with a person using a vehicle, resulting in injury or death
Examples
I 've heard of several cases where cyclists have been knocked over by cars, leading to serious accidents.
The reckless driver knocked the pedestrian over while speeding down the street.
03
to steal from a person or business, often with violence or the threat of violence
Examples
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.
