up
turn
Third Person
upturns
Present Participle
upturning
Past Tense
upturned
Past Participle
upturned
1
to rotate or flip something in an upward direction
transitive
- She upturned the box to empty its contents onto the table.
- The chef upturned the cake onto a platter to apply the finishing touches.
- In a fit of frustration, she upturned the puzzle, scattering the pieces across the room.
- The mechanic upturned the engine to inspect the underside for any issues.
- To clean thoroughly, she upturned the furniture in the room, reaching every corner.