topple

[ˈtɑːpəl]

verb

desabar; tombar; derrubar

1. to fall forward or overturn, usually suddenly

The stack of books toppled over when he bumped the table.

A pilha de livros desabou quando ele bateu na mesa.

2. to cause something to fall or collapse

The strong wind toppled several trees in the park.

O vento forte derrubou várias árvores no parque.

3. to overthrow or remove a person from power

The revolution toppled the dictator.

A revolução derrubou o ditador.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desabar; tombar; derrubar

Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

desabar; cair

Urban usage emphasizes sudden falling

Portugal

tombar; derribar; cair

European Portuguese preference for 'tombar' in physical contexts

topple over - to fall completely

topple from power - to remove from leadership

ready to topple - on the verge of collapse

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