knock over

verb

knocked over; knocking over; knocks over

transitive verb

1
a(1)
: to strike to the ground : fell
(2)
: overwhelm
was knocked over by the news
b
: eliminate
knocked over every difficulty
2
a
: steal
especially : hijack
knocks over a truckload of merchandise J. B. Martin
b
: rob
knocking over a bank

Examples of knock over in a Sentence

he knocked over six convenience stores before getting caught knocked me over trying to get out the door
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The goo vials feature prominently in Oliver Latta’s new credit sequence, with Mark knocking over a bottle as his head inflates out of control. Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025 The fire likely started when a space heater was accidentally knocked over, said Assistant Fire Chief Jeramiah Melquist. Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 13 Feb. 2025 Plus, if one gets knocked over, the design of the lids will prevent paint from pouring out easily. Emily Hochberg, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025 Slater knocks over candles and eventually trips, hitting his head on the corner of a table. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for knock over

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1814, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Time Traveler
The first known use of knock over was circa 1814

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“Knock over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knock%20over. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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