upend
|up-end|
B2
/ʌpˈɛnd/
invert or disrupt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'upend' originates from the combination of 'up' and 'end', where 'up' meant 'to a higher position' and 'end' referred to 'the final part'.
Historical Evolution
'upend' was formed in the late 19th century by combining 'up' and 'end' to describe the action of turning something on its end.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to turn something on its end', but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'causing a disruption'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to set or turn something on its end or upside down.
The strong wind upended the garden chairs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45