tip over

phrasal verb

tipped over; tipping over; tips over

: to fall over or to cause (something) to fall over

The glass nearly tipped over.

He accidentally tipped the lamp over and broke it.

Examples of tip over in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their various relationships consistently strike a balance between sweet and snarky, without tipping over into either sappiness or meanness. —Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 July 2024

However, many were wary about safety issues regarding the stroller tipping over. —Kristina Behr, Parents, 12 July 2024

This lawn sprinkler has a supportive base that is not easily tipped over, even when it’s extended all the way in fairly strong winds. —Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024

At that very moment, one of the students’ boats tipped over and its mast hit the vessel’s throttle, knocking the instructor into the water. —Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 July 2024