1. to turn over or upside down
2. to reverse or cancel a decision, ruling, or law
3. to remove from power; to overthrow

1. the act of overturning or the state of being overturned

Examples

• The strong wind overturned several tables at the outdoor cafe.
• The Supreme Court overturned the lower court’s decision.
• The boat overturned in the rough seas.
• The appeals court’s overturn of the verdict surprised everyone.
• Protesters demanded to overturn the corrupt government.
• She carefully overturned the cake onto the serving plate.
• The new evidence led to an overturn of his conviction.