top·ple 
/ˈtɑ:pəl/ verb
top·ples; top·pled; top·pling /ˈtɑ:pəl/ verb 1 : to cause (something) to become unsteady and fall [+ obj] ▪ The strong winds toppled many trees. ▪ The earthquake toppled the buildings. [no obj] ▪ The tree toppled into the river. — often + over ▪ The pile of books toppled over. 2 [+ obj] a : to remove (a government or a leader) from power : overthrow
▪ The rebels tried to topple the dictator.
b US : to win a victory over (someone or something) in a war, contest, etc.
▪ The team was toppled [=beaten, defeated] in the first round. ▪ The phone company has toppled its local competition.
▪ The rebels tried to topple the dictator.
b US : to win a victory over (someone or something) in a war, contest, etc.
▪ The team was toppled [=beaten, defeated] in the first round. ▪ The phone company has toppled its local competition.
