tip over — to fall over or cause something to fall over by losing balance
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to fall over or cause something to fall over by losing balance
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɪp ˈoʊvər/
Example Sentences
- My cat managed to tip over my entire bookshelf while chasing a laser pointer.
- The toddler tried to tip over the heavy table but only managed to hurt his toe.
- Please be careful not to tip over the paint can.
tip over
VERB[/tɪp ˈoʊvər/]
to fall over or cause something to fall over by losing balance
a delivery person hurriedly walks while balancing a full tray of coffee cups in both hands. Their foot catches on an uneven sidewalk tile, causing them to stumble forward. The tray tilts dramatically as the person loses their balance and begins to fall. Coffee cups start sliding off the tray as gravity takes over. A nearby businessman reaches out instinctively to help while a woman gasps and steps back. Other pedestrians freeze mid-step as they witness the accident unfolding. someone tipping over and causing objects to fall by losing balance
First slip over, then tip over, watch it all flip over!
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“My cat managed to tip over my entire bookshelf while chasing a laser pointer.”
“The toddler tried to tip over the heavy table but only managed to hurt his toe.”
“Please be careful not to tip over the paint can.”
“The boat will tip over if everyone sits on one side.”
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