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topple

/ˈtɒp.əl/

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verb

/ˈtɒp.əl/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего потерю устойчивости и падение чего-либо, или свержения лидера или правительства.

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.

    ruОпрокинуться

    • 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.

    Synonymscollapsefalloverturntumbleupset

    Antonymsremainrisestand

  2. Cause to fallB2formal

    To push or cause something to fall over.

    ruОпрокинуть

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

    Synonymsbring downdumpfellknock overoverthrowoverturntip overunseatupset

    Antonymserectraiseupright

Forms
  • toppled past participle
  • toppled past simple
  • toppling present participle
  • topples third person singular
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