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Dictionary: up·end   (ŭp-ĕnd') pronunciation


v., -end·ed, -end·ing, -ends.

v.tr.
  1. To stand, set, or turn on one end: upend an oblong box.
  2. To invalidate, destroy, or change completely; overthrow: upended a popular legend.
  3. To win victory over; defeat.
v.intr.
To be upended.


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The verb has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: become turned or set on end

Meaning #2: set, turn, or stand on end


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