topple

/'tɔpl/
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topple

The child accidentally topples the tower of wooden blocks.

Definition

  1. Verb (transitive):

    • To cause something to fall forward, often in an unsteady or uncontrolled way: This meaning involves an external force or action that makes an object lose its balance and fall.
    • To overthrow or remove from a position of power: This figurative meaning refers to causing a government, leader, or system to fall from authority.

  2. Verb (intransitive):

    • To fall forward, as if having become top-heavy or unsteady: This describes the action of the object itself becoming unbalanced and collapsing.
Usage Examples

  • Verb (transitive):

    • The strong wind toppled the old tree. (An external force caused the tree to fall.)
    • The rebels sought to topple the dictator. (They aimed to remove the leader from power.)

  • Verb (intransitive):

    • The stack of books toppled onto the floor. (The books became unbalanced and fell.)
    • The statue toppled from its pedestal during the earthquake. (The statue fell down from its base.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to topple over": This phrasal verb is often used to emphasize the action of falling from an upright position.
    • The toddler toppled over while trying to walk.
    • The vase toppled over when the table was bumped.
Variants and Related Words
  • Toppling (noun/gerund): The act of falling or causing to fall.
    • The toppling of the regime was celebrated in the streets.
Synonyms
  • Overturn: To cause to turn over onto its side or top.
  • Overthrow: To remove from power, especially a government.
  • Tumble: To fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong.
  • Collapse: To fall down or give way suddenly.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Topple down: Similar to "topple over," often used for structures or governments.
    • The old chimney finally toppled down in the storm.
    • The scandal toppled down the entire administration.
Related Idioms
  • (Like) dominoes toppling: Describing a series of events where one failure or collapse triggers the next in rapid succession.
    • After the bank failed, other companies fell like dominoes toppling.
topple

The child accidentally topples the tower of wooden blocks.

Verb
  1. cause to topple or tumble by pushing
  2. fall down, as if collapsing
    • The tower of the World Trade Center tumbled after the plane hit it

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