topple

• Verb, das das Umstoßen oder Zum-Fallen-Bringen von etwas bezeichnet, sodass es seine Standfestigkeit verliert; auch das Stürzen oder Absetzen einer Person oder Regierung.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing something to become unsteady and fall, or to overthrow a leader or government.

1. Fall downB2formal

   To fall over or collapse, often due to instability or force.

   Umstürzen

   • The stack of books toppled over with a loud crash.
   • The old tower toppled during the earthquake.
   • The vase toppled off the shelf and shattered.

   Synonymecollapsefalloverturntumbleupset

   Antonymeremainrisestand

2. Cause to fallB2formal

   To push or cause something to fall over.

   Umstoßen

   • The child toppled the tower of blocks.
   • Strong winds toppled several trees in the park.
   • He accidentally toppled the lamp while walking past.

   Synonymebring downdumpfellknock overoverthrowoverturntip overunseatupset

   Antonymeerectraiseupright