Also means
to overturn
Usage Note
Capovolgere is an irregular verb following the pattern of volgere: past participle capovolto, passato remoto capovolsi. It takes avere as its auxiliary. Figuratively, capovolgere la situazione means to turn the tables or reverse a situation entirely.
Examples
"Il vento ha capovolto la barca."
Natural Translation
The wind overturned the boat.

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