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

Example:
He upended the bucket to empty the water.
The strong winds upended several trees.
2.

overturn the established order of

Example:
The new policy could upend the entire industry.
His unexpected resignation upended the company's plans.