upended

[US]/ʌp'end/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. overturned; flipped over; caused to turn upside down.

Phrases & Collocations

completely upended

upended the industry

upended expectations

upended traditional values

Example Sentences

she upended a can of soup over the portions.

He upended his opponent.

The sudden change in leadership upended the company's direction.

The unexpected news upended all our plans.

The storm upended several trees in the neighborhood.

The economic crisis upended the country's financial stability.

The discovery of fraud upended the industry's reputation.

The earthquake upended buildings and roads in the city.

The scandal upended the politician's career.

The merger upended the competitive landscape of the industry.

The technology revolution upended traditional business models.

The protest upended the peaceful atmosphere of the event.

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