Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈtɜrn/
noun an act of overturning or state of being overturned
A1 The overturn of the vase caused a mess on the floor.
A2 The overturn of the decision led to protests in the streets.
B1 The overturn of the ruling was a victory for the underdog.
B2 The overturn of the law sparked a debate among lawmakers.
C1 The overturn of the verdict was a landmark moment in legal history.
C2 The overturn of the policy had far-reaching consequences for the industry.
verb to turn over or upside down; to reverse or annul
A1 The strong wind overturned the picnic table.
A2 The judge overturned the lower court's decision.
B1 The new evidence presented in court may overturn the previous ruling.
B2 The company's decision to overturn the policy caused controversy among employees.
C1 The political upheaval in the country led to the overturning of several laws.
C2 The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the ban on same-sex marriage was a landmark ruling.
formal The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
informal They're going to try to overturn the decision.
slang I can't believe they overturned the call!
figurative Sometimes life can overturn all our plans in an instant.
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