knock over

verb — 5 senses

knock over

verb
1

To bump or strike something in such a way as to tip it.

  • I knocked over a can of paint and spent the next hour cleaning up.
2

Slang To beat up, murder or kill.

3

Slang To finish eating or drinking (something).

4

Slang To arrest (someone).

5

Slang To rob; to stage a heist of.

  • The bandits knocked over another bank, making three this week.
Related terms
knock, knock off

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