Definition & Meaning of "tip over"in English

to tip over

to overturn or fall from a stable position, often due to imbalance or external force

Intransitive

Examples

The vase wobbled on the edge of the table before it tipped over.

The canoe lost balance in the rough waters and tipped over.

to cause something to become unbalanced and fall, often resulting in it being overturned or spilling

overturn

topple

upset

Examples

She accidentally tipped over the cup, spilling water everywhere.

The strong wind tipped over the trash can, leaving garbage scattered across the yard.

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