v. （使）不稳而倒下，（使）倒塌
v. 〔尤指通过暴力〕使倒台，颠覆，推翻 ≈ overthrow
A stack of plates swayed, and began to topple over. 一大摞盘子摇摇晃晃，接着就倒了下来。
This scandal could topple the government. 这一丑闻可能使政府倒台。
BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/