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US/ˌoʊ.vərˈtɜːrn/
UK/ˌəʊ.vəˈtɜːn/
to officially cancel a decision, or to turn something over so that it falls or is upside down
In context
The court overturned his conviction after new evidence appeared.
Strong winds overturned several boats in the harbor.
The ban was overturned by a vote in parliament last week.
Words that go with overturn
verb + noun
- overturn a decisionThe committee voted to overturn a decision made last year.
- overturn a rulingThe higher court may overturn the ruling.
- overturn a verdictLawyers asked the judge to overturn the verdict.
- overturn a convictionNew DNA tests helped overturn his conviction.
adverb + verb
- successfully overturnThey successfully overturned the ban on appeal.