1. to fall over or cause something to fall over, especially from being unsteady or unbalanced
2. to remove someone from a position of power or authority
Usage: often used in political contexts

Examples

• The strong wind topples the old tree in our yard.
• She accidentally topples the stack of books with her elbow.
• The tower of blocks topples when the baby touches it.
• The scandal topples the corrupt mayor from office.
• The revolution topples the dictator after years of oppression.
• One wrong move and the whole jenga tower topples over.
• The protesters hope their movement topples the current government.