phrasal verb

Keel over

Letter KInseparable

2Sections

Turn upside down

Meanings

  • Turn upside down (intransitive, International English)
  • Surrender, give in (intransitive, International English)
  • Fall to the ground (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • The boat KEELED OVER in the storm and the crew drowned.
  • He was going to confront his boss, but KEELED OVER and didn't mention the matter.
  • The drunk KEELED OVER when trying to leave the pub.

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