Topple over Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɑpəɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
TAH-puhl OH-vur
tˈɒpəl/ /ˈəʊvɐ
TOP-uhl OH-vuh
Definition
To become unsteady and fall to the ground, usually by turning or tipping over. It can refer to objects, people, or even governments or organizations.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for objects or people losing balance and falling. Can be literal ('the vase toppled over') or metaphorical ('the regime toppled over'). Mostly informal or neutral. Commonly appears with things that are top-heavy or unstable.
Spanish: caerse - volcarsePortuguese (BR): cair - tombarPortuguese (PT): cair - tombarChinese (Simplified): 倒下 - 倒翻Chinese (Traditional): 倒下 - 倒翻Hindi: गिर पड़ना - उलट जानाArabic: ينقلب - يسقطBengali: উল্টে পড়া - গড়িয়ে পড়াRussian: опрокинуться - упастьJapanese: 倒れる - 転倒するVietnamese: đổ ngã - lật đổKorean: 넘어지다 - 쓰러지다Turkish: devrilmek - aşağı yuvarlanmakUrdu: الٹ جانا - گر پڑناIndonesian: terjatuh - terbalik
Example Sentences
The glass toppled over and broke.
basic
Be careful, the ladder might topple over.
basic
The stack of books started to topple over.
basic
If you stack the chairs like that, they're sure to topple over.
natural
The protesters hoped the dictator's government would finally topple over.
natural
I barely touched the pile and the whole thing toppled over.
natural