overturn

[/ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/]

verb

derrubar, virar, anular

1. to cause something to fall over or turn upside down

The car overturned on the highway.

O carro capotou na rodovia.

2. to reverse or annul a decision, law, or ruling

The court decided to overturn the previous verdict.

O tribunal decidiu anular a sentença anterior.

3. to remove from power or authority

The rebels attempted to overturn the government.

Os rebeldes tentaram derrubar o governo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

derrubar, virar, anular

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

capotá, virar

Often used informally for vehicle accidents

São Paulo

derrubar, anular

Formal usage in legal and business contexts

Portugal

capotar, derrocar, anular

Similar usage to Brazilian, with slight terminology variations

overturn the applecart - virar o jogo, arruinar os planos

overturn a conviction - anular uma condenação

overturn an election - anular uma eleição

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