Definition

Verb: 1. To turn something so that its opposite side faces upward: This action involves moving an object to reveal its other side, often by rotating it around a horizontal axis. 2. To cause something to reverse its position or orientation: This can imply a quick or deliberate motion to invert an item.

Usage

The verb "flip over" is transitive and requires a direct object (the thing being turned). It is commonly used in cooking, manual tasks, and casual contexts to describe the action of inverting something. * You must flip over the card to see its value. * Please flip the document over; the instructions are on the back.

Examples

• "To cook evenly, you should flip over the fish after five minutes."
• "The strong wind flipped over the lightweight patio chair."
• "He flipped the page over to continue reading."

Advanced Usage

• "to flip over to": This phrasal verb extension is used with media to mean changing from one channel, station, or side to another.
  • I flipped over to the news channel during the commercial break.
  • Flip the tape over to side B.

Variants and Related Words

• Flip (verb): A more general term meaning to toss or turn with a quick motion. "Flip over" is a specific type of flipping that results in the underside facing up.
• Turn over (verb): A close synonym, often interchangeable with "flip over," though "turn over" can imply a slower, less forceful motion.
• Invert (verb): A more formal synonym meaning to put something upside down or in the opposite order.

Synonyms

• Turn over
• Overturn
• Upend
• Invert

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Flip through: To look at something quickly by turning pages or channels.
  • She flipped through the magazine while waiting.
• Flip out (idiomatic): To become very angry, excited, or upset.
  • My boss will flip out if we miss the deadline.

Related Idioms

• Flip one's lid: (Idiomatic) To lose one's temper.
  • He flipped his lid when he saw the broken window.
• Flip a coin: To toss a coin into the air to make a random decision between two alternatives.
  • Let's flip a coin to decide who goes first.

Verb

1. turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
   • flip over the pork chop
   • turn over the pancakes