overthrow — to remove someone from a position of power by force
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to remove someone from a position of power by force
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
Korean meaning: 권력자를 강제로 몰아내다, 전복시키다
Korean pronunciation: **오**버스로우
Example Sentences
- The king was overthrown by his own royal chef who got tired of cooking the same boring meals every day.
- The company's CEO was overthrown in a boardroom coup after he suggested replacing coffee with energy drinks.
- The revolution aimed to overthrow the corrupt government and establish democracy.
overthrow
VERB//ˈoʊvərθroʊ//
to remove someone from a position of power by force
to remove someone from a position of power by force
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Origin
고대 영어 'oferthrowan'에서 유래했으며, 'over'(위로, 넘어서)와 'throw'(던지다)가 결합된 형태로, 원래는 물리적으로 '뒤집어 엎다'는 의미에서 정치적 '전복'의 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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“The king was overthrown by his own royal chef who got tired of cooking the same boring meals every day.”
“The company's CEO was overthrown in a boardroom coup after he suggested replacing coffee with energy drinks.”
“The revolution aimed to overthrow the corrupt government and establish democracy.”
“The catcher signaled for a pickoff, but the pitcher overthrew to second base.”
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