Overturn: meaning, definitions and examples

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overturn

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈtɜːrn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal

To officially decide that a legal decision or ruling is wrong and change it

Synonyms

invalidate, nullify, reverse

Examples of usage

  • The court overturned the previous ruling and declared the defendant innocent.
  • The decision to overturn the law was met with mixed reactions from the public.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To turn something upside down or to the opposite side

Synonyms

invert, tip over, upend

Examples of usage

  • The strong wind overturned the table.
  • The protesters overturned cars in the street.

Translations

Translations of the word "overturn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 virar

🇮🇳 पलटना

🇩🇪 umkippen

🇮🇩 membalikkan

🇺🇦 перевернути

🇵🇱 przewrócić

🇯🇵 ひっくり返す

🇫🇷 renverser

🇪🇸 volcar

🇹🇷 devirmek

🇰🇷 뒤집다

🇸🇦 ينقلب

🇨🇿 převrátit

🇸🇰 prevrátiť

🇨🇳 翻转

🇸🇮 prevrniti

🇮🇸 umturna

🇰🇿 аудару

🇬🇪 გადატრიალება

🇦🇿 çevir

🇲🇽 volcar

Word origin

The word 'overturn' originated from the combination of 'over' and 'turn'. It dates back to the 15th century and has been used in legal contexts to signify the reversal of decisions. In general usage, it refers to the act of turning something upside down or to the opposite side. Over time, 'overturn' has become a common term in both legal and everyday language.

See also: downturn, turn, turnaround, turncoat, turner, turning, turnout, turnover, turnpike, turntable.