Tip up

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verb

To lift or raise the lower part or end of something, making it vertical or near vertical.

He tipped up the box to empty out the remaining toys.
Visual representation of "tip up" - To lift or raise the lower part or end of something, making it vertical or near vertical.

Often appears as...

  • tip up the box
  • tip up the seat
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Physical Action

Indicates a specific physical movement of lifting only one end or side.

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Could you tip up the end of this rug while I clean underneath?
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Reveal Contents

Used when someone wants to empty or reveal what is inside an object.

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Tip up the jar so we can see what's inside it.
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Initiate Unloading

Commonly used when referring to the action of emptying a container by tilting it.

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Tip up the wheelbarrow to unload the soil onto the garden bed.
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