CEFR B2

keel over

phrasal verb

Meaning

To fall over suddenly, especially due to illness, exhaustion, or being knocked off balance.

Examples

The marathon runner keeled over just a few meters from the finish line.
If you don't get some rest, you are going to keel over from sheer exhaustion.

Synonyms: fall, faint, collapse, capsize

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keel over (B2)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /kiːl ˈoʊvər/

Definition

To fall over suddenly, especially due to illness, exhaustion, or being knocked off balance.

Examples

The marathon runner keeled over just a few meters from the finish line.
If you don't get some rest, you are going to keel over from sheer exhaustion.
The old boat keeled over during the storm, spilling all its cargo into the sea.

How to Use keel over

keel over from [cause] (prepositional phrase): to fall due to a specific reason like heat or tiredness — "She might keel over from the heat if she stays outside."

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