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upend

/ˈʌpɛnd/ verb · British & US
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What does upend mean?

verb

To turn something upside down or to cause something to collapse or fail. To overthrow or reverse a decision or situation.

Example

"The new policy will upend the traditional way of doing business."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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