overturn

annullare, ribaltare

Cambiare ufficialmente una decisione in modo che non abbia più effetto.

In inglese semplice: To officially change a decision so that it no longer has effect.

• The judge overturned the decision.
• She appealed, hoping to overturn her conviction.
• Can the higher court overturn this ruling?

Sinonimi: reverse, overrule, rescind

Contrari: uphold, confirm

Espressioni comuni: overturn a decision, overturn a conviction, overturn a ruling

rovesciare, ribaltarsi, capovolgere

Cadere su un fianco o sottosopra, oppure far cadere qualcosa in questo modo.

In inglese semplice: To fall onto a side or upside down, or make something do this.

• The wind overturned the table.
• Our boat overturned in the storm.
• The truck hit a barrier and overturned.

Sinonimi: tip over, turn over, capsize

Contrari: right

Espressioni comuni: overturn a boat, overturn a table, overturn a car, overturn a chair

ribaltamento, capovolgimento

Il fatto che qualcosa si rovesci su un fianco o finisca sottosopra.

In inglese semplice: An event in which something turns onto its side or upside down.

• The overturn damaged the boat.
• Two passengers were injured in the vehicle overturn.
• The report described a complete overturn of the truck.

Sinonimi: overturning, inversion

Espressioni comuni: a vehicle overturn, an accidental overturn, a complete overturn