Tip over

verb

To fall or turn over.

The vase tipped over and broke when the cat jumped on the table.
Visual representation of "tip over" - To fall or turn over

Often appears as...

  • the cup tipped over
  • the boat tipped over
verb

To knock or push over something unintentionally.

She accidentally tipped over the wine glass.
Visual representation of "tip over" - To knock or push over something unintentionally

Often appears as...

  • he tipped over the chair
  • i tipped over the trash can
verb

To be on the verge of a critical state or situation.

The exhausted runner was about to tip over the finish line.
Visual representation of "tip over" - To be on the verge of a critical state or situation

Often appears as...

  • nearly tip over
  • about to tip over
verb

To fall or turn over.

The vase tipped over and broke when the cat jumped on the table.
Visual representation of "tip over" - To fall or turn over

Often appears as...

  • the cup tipped over
  • the boat tipped over
verb

To knock or push over something unintentionally.

She accidentally tipped over the wine glass.
Visual representation of "tip over" - To knock or push over something unintentionally

Often appears as...

  • he tipped over the chair
  • i tipped over the trash can
verb

To be on the verge of a critical state or situation.

The exhausted runner was about to tip over the finish line.
Visual representation of "tip over" - To be on the verge of a critical state or situation

Often appears as...

  • nearly tip over
  • about to tip over
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "tip over"
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Accidental Collapse

Used when objects fall by accident, often caused by something or someone.

Illustration for Accidental Collapse
He bumped into the table, and the lamp tipped over.
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Stability Focus

Emphasizes that the object was not stable or secure, leading to it tipping over.

Illustration for Stability Focus
The stack of books was so high that it easily tipped over.
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Metaphorical Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe situations or abstract concepts falling apart.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Their plans tipped over after the unexpected news.
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Accidental Collapse

Used when objects fall by accident, often caused by something or someone.

Illustration for Accidental Collapse
He bumped into the table, and the lamp tipped over.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Stability Focus

Emphasizes that the object was not stable or secure, leading to it tipping over.

Illustration for Stability Focus
The stack of books was so high that it easily tipped over.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe situations or abstract concepts falling apart.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Their plans tipped over after the unexpected news.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Accidental Collapse

Used when objects fall by accident, often caused by something or someone.

Illustration for Accidental Collapse
He bumped into the table, and the lamp tipped over.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Stability Focus

Emphasizes that the object was not stable or secure, leading to it tipping over.

Illustration for Stability Focus
The stack of books was so high that it easily tipped over.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe situations or abstract concepts falling apart.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Their plans tipped over after the unexpected news.
Visual representation of the word "Tip over"

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