Topple Meaning in English
word
ˈtɑpəɫ
TAH-puhl
tˈɒpəl
TOP-uhl
Definition
To fall over or make something fall over, often used for objects or people in power being removed from their position.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (physically making something fall) and figuratively (removing people from authority, e.g., 'topple a government'). More formal or written; less common in daily conversation. Often used with 'over' (e.g., 'the vase toppled over').
Spanish: derrumbar - volcar - tumbarPortuguese (BR): derrubar - tombarPortuguese (PT): derrubar - tombarChinese (Simplified): 推翻 - 倾倒Chinese (Traditional): 推翻 - 傾倒Hindi: गिरा देना - उलट देनाArabic: يطيح بـ - يُسقِطBengali: উল্টে পড়া - ফেলে দেওয়া (ক্ষমতা/পদচ্যুতির জন্য)Russian: опрокинуть - свергнутьJapanese: 倒れる - 倒す - 打倒する（政権など）Vietnamese: làm đổ - lật đổKorean: 넘어뜨리다 - 전복시키다Turkish: devirmek - düşürmekUrdu: گرانا - حکومت کا تختہ الٹ دیناIndonesian: menjatuhkan - meruntuhkan
Example Sentences
The strong wind made the tree topple.
basic
Be careful or you might topple the vase.
basic
They planned to topple the old statue.
basic
Protesters are hoping to topple the corrupt government.
natural
One mistake could topple his whole career.
natural
Don't stack the boxes so high—they could easily topple over.
natural