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to overturn
01
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
02
(of the position of something) to be turned from the top to bottom or to go on the side
03
to reverse, abolish, or invalidate something, especially a legal decision
04
change radically
05
cancel officially
06
to cause the downfall or removal of rulers or leaders
Example
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 sudden budget cuts in the middle of the project overturned the apple cart, leading to delays and confusion.
The citizens, discontent with the ruler's policies, organized protests to overturn the government.
Economic crises can contribute to social unrest and may eventually overturn those in power.