topple

5 definitions • 7 examples

to (cause to) lose balance and fall down:

The statue of the dictator was toppled (over) by the crowds.

The tree toppled and fell.

to force a leader or government out of power:

The church was prominently involved in the struggle that toppled the dictatorship.

to lean forward and fall:

[ T ] A large tree was toppled by the wind.

If a government topples, it is forced from power:

[ T ] The government toppled after several large public demonstrations.

to remove a person or organization from a position of power:

This was a secret bid to topple the chairman and take his job.

Their aim was to topple the supermarket giant from its No.1 spot among British retailers.