1. to cause something to fall over or turn upside down
2. to reverse or cancel an official decision, especially a legal ruling
Usage: legal
3. to remove from power; to overthrow

Examples

• The strong wind overturns the small boat in the harbor.
• She accidentally overturns her coffee cup on the desk.
• The appeals court overturns the lower court’s decision.
• The Supreme Court overturns the controversial ruling.
• The revolution overturns the corrupt government.
• A single vote overturns the previous election results.
• The truck overturns on the icy highway during the storm.