upend Flashcards
to upend [ʌˈpend]
Meaning: To turn something upside down, to disrupt, or to reverse the usual order of things.\nNuances & Connotations: Often implies a significant or dramatic change, sometimes unexpectedly or with a sense of disruption.\nExample: The arrival of digital streaming has upended the traditional media industry.
to overturn [ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn]
Meaning: To turn something over or to reverse a previous state or decision.\nNuances & Connotations: Implies a forceful reversal, often used in legal, political, or physical contexts.\nExample: The court’s decision was overturned on appeal.
to flip [flɪp]
Meaning: To turn something to the other side or to reverse it quickly.\nNuances & Connotations: Generally less formal, indicating a quick or sudden action; often physical but can be metaphorical.\nExample: He flipped the mattress over to make the bed.
to invert [ɪnˈvɜrt]
Meaning: To turn something upside down or inside out.\nNuances & Connotations: Often used in technical contexts; focuses on the physical reorientation of an object.\nExample: To invert a cake onto a plate, first make sure it is completely cool.
to capsize [kæpˈsaɪz]
Meaning: To overturn or cause to turn over, especially used for boats or ships.\nNuances & Connotations: Dramatic and complete turnover, usually accidental and undesirable.\nExample: The small boat capsized in the storm, throwing everyone into the water.
to topple [ˈtɒpl]
Meaning: To overthrow something from its standing position, especially to remove from power or influence.\nNuances & Connotations: Implies a fall from an elevated position, used both literally and figuratively.\nExample: The statue was toppled during the protests.
to reverse [rɪˈvɜrs]
Meaning: To change to the opposite direction, order, position, or result.\nNuances & Connotations: Often used when describing a change in decisions, policies, or trends.\nExample: The new manager decided to reverse the company’s policy on remote work.
to disrupt [dɪsˈrʌpt]
Meaning: To interrupt the normal progress or activity by causing a disturbance or problem.\nNuances & Connotations: Often used in contexts of business, technology, or planned events; suggests breaking the status quo.\nExample: Startups aim to disrupt traditional markets with innovative products.
