tip over

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌtɪp ˈəʊvə(r)/
US: /ˌtɪp ˈoʊvər/

  1. To (cause something to) fall over onto its side.

    1. Don't tip over the glass.
    2. The strong wind nearly made the old tree tip over during the storm.

  2. To overturn or capsize; to turn upside down or on its side.

    1. The boat might tip over.
    2. Be careful; that stack of books could easily tip over if you bump it.

Synonyms

overturn topple capsize spill
tip over noun

  1. The act of something falling or being knocked over.

    1. That was a tip over.
    2. The accidental tip over resulted in a significant mess that needed cleaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tip over" in English means: To (cause something to) fall over onto its side., To overturn or capsize; to turn upside down or on its side..

The phonetic transcription of "tip over" is /ˌtɪp ˈəʊvə(r)/ in British English and /ˌtɪp ˈoʊvər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tip over": overturn, topple, capsize, spill.

Example usage of "tip over": "Don't tip over the glass.". More examples on the page.