1tip 
/ˈtɪp/ verb
tips; tipped; tip·ping /ˈtɪp/ verb 1 : to turn or move something so that it is not straight or level : to cause something to lean or slant : tilt [+ obj] ▪ She tipped her head to the left. ▪ He tipped his glass and spilled some water. ▪ He tipped his chair back and fell over. [no obj] ▪ The glass tipped slightly and some of the water spilled out. 2 [+ obj] chiefly Brit : to cause (something) to move or fall from a place, container, etc.
▪ She tipped [=poured] the batter into a large bowl.
▪ She tipped [=poured] the batter into a large bowl.
tip over [phrasal verb]
tip over or tip (something) over or tip over (something) : to fall over or to cause (something) to fall over
▪ The glass nearly tipped over. ▪ He accidentally tipped the lamp over and broke it.
▪ The glass nearly tipped over. ▪ He accidentally tipped the lamp over and broke it.
tip the scales 1 or tip the balance : to change a situation so that one person, group, etc., is more able or likely to succeed : to give an advantage to someone or something
▪ Both candidates are qualified, but her experience tips the scales in her favor. 2 tip the scales at : to have (a specified weight)
▪ He tips the scales at 285 pounds. [=he weighs 285 pounds]
▪ Both candidates are qualified, but her experience tips the scales in her favor.
▪ He tips the scales at 285 pounds. [=he weighs 285 pounds]
tip up [phrasal verb]
tip (something) up or tip up (something) : to move or cause (something) to move so that one end is lifted up
▪ She tipped up the lid of the box and looked inside.
▪ She tipped up the lid of the box and looked inside.
tip your cap/hat 1 : to touch your hat or cap or to lift it off your head as a way of greeting or saying goodbye to someone
▪ He tipped his hat to her as she walked past. 2 — used informally to say that you admire or respect someone ▪ I really have to tip my hat to those people for all their hard work.
▪ He tipped his hat to her as she walked past.
tip your hand
: to show what you are planning to do
▪ The company wants to avoid tipping its hand about its decision until next month.
▪ The company wants to avoid tipping its hand about its decision until next month.
