Meaning of the word upend in English
What does upend mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
upend
US /ʌpˈend/
UK /ʌpˈend/
Verb
1.
set or turn (something) on its end or upside down
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He upended the bucket to empty the water.
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The strong winds upended several trees.
2.
overturn the established order of
Example:
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The new policy could upend the entire industry.
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His unexpected resignation upended the company's plans.