Meaning & Definition of word "Override"

Override

/ˈoʊ.vəˌraɪd/

1. An act of overriding.
- Example: The override of the committee's decision caused an uproar among the members.
2. A provision that allows for the alteration of a previous decision or standard.
- Example: The company included an override in their contract to address unforeseen circumstances.

1. To use one's authority to reject or cancel a decision, view, etc.
- Example: The president decided to override the veto and pass the bill.
2. To take precedence over something, especially to eliminate or reduce its effect.
- Example: The new policy will override the previous regulations that were in place.
3. To modify or change a program or software function.
- Example: The developers had to override the default settings to improve performance.

●From Middle English 'overriden', from Old English 'ūferran', meaning to 'ride over'.

override a decision:

To counter or disallow a prior decision.

override defaults:

To change the pre-set choices in a system or application.

override authority:

To take control away from someone who has the governing power.

overrule:

To reject or cancel a decision.

supersede:

To take the place of something old or outdated.

cancel:

To annul or make void.

Meaning: To stop someone from doing something.

● Example Sentence: He tried to make his own rules, but the boss overrode him.

Meaning: To take control in a way that dismisses others' opinions.

● Example Sentence: When it comes to decisions, she always overrides everyone's input.