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Flip: Definition, Usage & Examples Explained (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：turn over quickly (flip)

flip 🔊

/flɪp/

To move something with a quick, light motion, making it turn over in the air.

Flip meaning illustrated by a hand flipping a pancake in a pan.

turn over quickly 🔊

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/tɜːrn ˈoʊvər ˈkwɪkli/

To make something turn over in the air with a swift, light movement, often using a tool or one's hand.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Probably imitative of a light, quick snapping sound or motion.

💡 Mnemonic

Fingers Lightly Invert Pancakes – FLIP!

📖 Example

He used a spatula to flip the pancake perfectly in the pan. 🔊 He used a spatula to turn over the pancake perfectly in the pan.

🔗 Collocations

flip a coin – to toss a coin into the air to make a random decision

flip through (pages) – to look at pages quickly by turning them over

flip a switch – to turn a switch on or off with a quick motion

🔄 Synonyms

toss (v.) – to throw something lightly or casually, often causing it to turn in the air

fling (v.) – to throw or move something with force or lack of care

flick (v.) – to move or hit something with a short, quick movement

🚫 Antonyms

catch (v.) – to seize and hold something that is moving through the air

place (v.) – to put something down carefully in a specific position

🌱 Derivatives

flipper (n.) – a broad, flat limb adapted for swimming; a tool for flipping food

📖 Cultural Story

First recorded in the 16th century, likely imitative of the sound of a light snap. Its use expanded into sports (like flipping a coin or a gymnastic move) and technology (flip phones, flip switches), embodying the core idea of a quick turnover.

Meaning 2：do a 180 (flip)

flip 🔊

/flɪp/

To change your opinion, attitude, or decision suddenly and completely to the opposite side.

Flip definition showing a person changing their mind from no to yes.

do a 180 🔊

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/duː ə ˈwʌn ˈeɪti/

To suddenly and completely reverse one's opinion, stance, or decision to the opposite position.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

After watching a documentary on marine biology, she completely flipped on her career choice and decided to become an oceanographer. 🔊 After watching a documentary on marine biology, she completely reversed her career choice and decided to become an oceanographer.

🔗 Collocations

flip on (an issue) – to change one's position regarding a specific topic

flip one's lid – to suddenly become very angry (informal idiom)

flip the script – to completely reverse the expected situation or roles

🔄 Synonyms

reverse (v.) – to change something to its opposite direction, order, or position

switch (v.) – to change from one thing to another, especially unexpectedly

🚫 Antonyms

adhere to (v.) – to continue to support or remain faithful to an opinion or decision

maintain (v.) – to keep something in an existing state; to assert a position

🌱 Derivatives

flip-flop (v./n.) – to make a complete reversal of opinion; a sudden change of mind

flippant (adj.) – not showing a serious or respectful attitude