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overturn

[ verb oh-ver-turn; noun oh-ver-turn ]

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verb (used with object)

to cause (something) to turn onto its side, face, or back; upset:
to overturn a vase.
to destroy the power or validity of; overthrow; defeat: The new findings have not overturned the theory itself.
The conspiracy finally overturned the regime.
The new findings have not overturned the theory itself.
Synonyms:
to reverse (an official or legal decision):
Rather than accept defeat, the company filed a complaint in federal appeals court to overturn the ruling.

to turn onto its side, face, or back; capsize:
When his canoe overturned, he lost scientific instruments and journals.

overturn

to turn or cause to turn from an upright or normal position
tr to overthrow or destroy
tr to invalidate; reverse
the bill was passed in the Commons but overturned in the Lords

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First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; over-, turn

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The convictions were overturned by Parliament last year.

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Miller’s first trial ended in a mistrial, and his second trial resulted in a conviction that was overturned.

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On 17 February, all 80 passengers survived after a Delta Air Lines plane crashed and overturned while landing in Toronto.

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"It's a tough task, a task that is probably too big for Chelsea to overturn," said Williams.

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Then in early 2024, they filed a petition asking a judge to overturn the conviction.

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