Translations for „topple“ in the English » German Dictionary

I . top·ple [ˈtɒpl̩, Am ˈtɑ:pl̩] VB trans

1. topple (knock over):

to topple sth/sb

etw/jdn umwerfen

2. topple POL (overthrow):

to topple sth/sb

etw/jdn stürzen

to topple a government

eine Regierung zu Fall bringen

II . top·ple [ˈtɒpl̩, Am ˈtɑ:pl̩] VB intr

topple

stürzen

topple prices

fallen

I . topple over VB trans

to topple sth over

etw umwerfen

II . topple over VB intr

topple over

umfallen

to topple over sth

über etw acc stürzen

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to topple a government

eine Regierung zu Fall bringen

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Campers, hikers, and motorists are most at risk because of falling trees toppled over by straight-line winds.

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Further along its path, the tornado damaged a few other homes and carports, while also toppling or spanning palm trees.

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The two fight, eventually toppling off the side of the water tower and slamming into the ground.

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They seem to heave and bend backwards and forwards, as if about to topple over and collapse onto those cluddered below.

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A third coach, snagged by its rear truck (bogie), hung precariously off the lift bridge for two hours before it also toppled into the water.

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Finally, the support columns give way and the buildings topple.

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Several roads were also blocked after large trees toppled onto them.

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En route, their carriage was attacked by a bird, and toppled over a cliff.

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We helped these individuals topple a dictator, but then stood on the sidelines as radical extremists assumed power.

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There are documented cases of specific school projects that have seen views toppling the 3 million mark.

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