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also over-ride
Word forms: plural , 3rd person singular presenttense overrides , present participle overriding , past tense overrode , past participle overridden pronunciation note: The verb is pronounced ( oʊ vəʳraɪ d) . The noun is pronounced ( oʊ vəʳraɪd) .1. verb If one thing in a situation overrides other things, it is more important than them.
The welfare of a child should always override the wishes of its parents. [ VERB noun]
Their work is frequently an obsession that overrides all other considerations. [ VERB noun]
Synonyms: outweigh, overcome, eclipse, supersede More Synonyms of override
2. verb If someone in authority overrides a person or their decisions, they cancel their decisions.
The president vetoed the bill, and the Senate failed by a single vote to overridehis veto. [ VERB noun]
I'm applying in advance for the authority to override him. [ VERB noun]
Big companies think they can sometimes override local opinion. [ VERB noun]
Synonyms: overrule, reverse, cancel, overturn More Synonyms of override
3. countable noun An override is an attempt to cancel someone's decisions by using your authority over them or by gaining more votes than them in an election or contest.
[ US] The bill now goes to the House where an override vote is expected to fail.
An override of the veto appears unlikely.
More Synonyms of override
override in British English ( ˌəʊvəˈraɪd )
verb Word forms: -rides , -riding , -rode or -ridden ( transitive) 1. to set aside or disregard with superior authority or power
3. to dominate or vanquish by or as if by trampling down
4. to take manual control of (a system that is usually under automatic control)
5. to extend or pass over, esp to overlap
6. to ride (a horse) too hard
7. to ride over or across
noun 8. a device or system that can override an automatic control
override in American English ( ˌoʊvərˈraɪd ; for n. ˈoʊvərˌraɪd )
verb transitive Word forms: ˌoverˈrode , ˌoverˈridden , ˌoverˈriding 3. to surpass or prevail over
4. to disregard, overrule, or nullify; specif., to change or cancel (an automatic function)
5. to fatigue (a horse, etc.) by riding too long
6. to pass or extend over
7. US to receive a commission on the sales made by (a subagent)
noun 9. the act or an instance of overriding
10. a system or device for changing or canceling an automatic function
11. US the commission paid an agent or manager on sales made by his or her representatives
Examples of 'override' in a sentence override
My overriding concern has always been his wellbeing. And the overriding sentiment is one of gratitude that they lived through such a period. Founders may lose their sparkle, move on or try to override the board one too many times. There were tears and laughter but the overriding emotion was total relief. Should the captain always have override to get in? This imbalance is down to one overriding factor. This highly focused woman is now reserving her energy almost entirely for the overriding priority of art. The overriding feeling is often a sense of helplessness. Security at home and abroad was the overriding concern. The pain was unbearable but the overriding emotion was a fear of dying. His theological view would always override any purely political allegiance. The overriding one this year concerns childhood obesity. That is the overriding priority and that is what he is good at. The overriding emotion when we are together is comfort and pleasure. But the series has one overriding problem. Money replaces craft as the overriding priority. But that's always with an override to the civil courts. It's like you have an overriding sense of the goodness of the universe unfolding as it should. They also claim that aircraft systems were designed to override the manual cut-off of fuel to the engines and to continue pumping fuel to them. No manual gearbox option, but standard six-speed auto with manual override is superb. Once again this government is trying to override common sense, human nature and personal freedom in the interests of a policy not fit for purpose. In other languages override
British English :
override VERB If one thing in a situation overrides other things, it is more important than them.
The welfare of a child should always override the wishes of its parents.
American English : override Brazilian Portuguese : ser priorizado Chinese : 比…更重要 European Spanish : preponderar French : passer avant German : Vorrang haben vor Italian : venire prima di Japanese : 優先する Korean : 더 중요하다 European Portuguese : ter prioridade sobre Latin American Spanish : preponderar
Definition
to be more important than or replace (something)
My work frequently overrides all other considerations.
Synonyms
eclipse
supersede
prevail over
outbalance
Definition
to set aside or disregard (a person or a person's decisions) by having superior authority or power
The senate failed by one vote to override the President's veto.
Synonyms
set aside
disallow
upset rule against
ride roughshod over
outvote
trample underfoot
make null and void
Definition
to set aside or disregard (a person or a person's decisions) by having superior authority or power
He overrode all opposition to his plans.
Synonyms
reject set aside
pass over
take no notice of
take no account of
pay no attention to
turn a deaf ear to
Additional synonyms Definition
to declare (a contract or marriage) invalid
The marriage was annulled last month.
Synonyms
invalidate ,
reverse ,
cancel ,
abolish ,
void ,
repeal ,
recall ,
revoke ,
retract ,
negate ,
rescind ,
nullify ,
obviate ,
abrogate ,
countermand ,
declare or render null and void
Her insurance had been cancelled by the company.
Synonyms
annul ,
abolish ,
repeal ,
abort ,
quash ,
do away with ,
revoke ,
repudiate ,
rescind ,
obviate ,
abrogate ,
countermand ,
eliminate Definition
to cancel (a previous order)
I can't countermand her orders.
Synonyms
cancel ,
reverse ,
override ,
repeal ,
revoke ,
retract ,
rescind ,
annul overreach overreach yourself overreact override overriding overrule overrun
Additional synonyms Definition
to leave (something) out of account as being unreliable, prejudiced, or irrelevant
His theory was discounted immediately.
Synonyms
disregard ,
reject ,
ignore ,
overlook ,
discard ,
set aside ,
dispel ,
pass over ,
repudiate ,
disbelieve ,
brush off (slang) ,
lay aside ,
pooh-pooh Definition
to give little or no attention to
He disregarded the advice of his executives.
Synonyms
ignore ,
discount ,
take no notice of ,
overlook ,
neglect ,
pass over ,
turn a blind eye to ,
disobey ,
laugh off ,
make light of ,
pay no attention to ,
pay no heed to ,
leave out of account ,
brush aside or away
Definition
to take away the legal force of (a contract)
An official decree invalidated the vote.
Synonyms
nullify ,
cancel ,
annul ,
undermine ,
weaken ,
overthrow ,
undo ,
quash ,
overrule ,
rescind ,
abrogate ,
render null and void
Definition
to make (something) legally void
He used his broad executive powers to nullify decisions by local government.
Synonyms
invalidate ,
quash ,
revoke ,
render null and void ,
abolish ,
void ,
repeal ,
rescind ,
annul ,
abrogate Definition
to defeat (someone) in a conflict
the satisfaction of overcoming a rival
Synonyms
defeat ,
beat ,
conquer ,
master ,
tank (slang) ,
crush ,
overwhelm ,
overthrow ,
lick (informal) ,
undo ,
subdue ,
rout ,
overpower ,
quell ,
triumph over ,
best ,
get the better of ,
trounce ,
worst ,
clobber (slang) ,
stuff (slang) ,
vanquish ,
surmount ,
subjugate ,
prevail over ,
wipe the floor with (informal) ,
make mincemeat of (informal) ,
blow (someone) out of the water (slang) ,
come out on top of (informal) ,
bring (someone) to their knees (informal) ,
render incapable ,
render powerless ,
be victorious over ,
render helpless
Definition
to disregard or ignore (misbehaviour or a fault)
He never overlooked his employees' faults.
Synonyms
ignore ,
excuse ,
forgive ,
pardon ,
disregard ,
condone ,
turn a blind eye to ,
wink at ,
blink at ,
make allowances for ,
let someone off with ,
let pass ,
let ride ,
discount ,
pass over ,
take no notice of ,
be oblivious to ,
pay no attention to ,
turn a deaf ear to ,
shut your eyes to
Definition
to overrule or reverse (a legal decision)
The Russian parliament overturned his decision.
Synonyms
reverse ,
change ,
alter ,
cancel ,
abolish ,
overthrow ,
set aside ,
repeal ,
quash ,
revoke ,
overrule ,
override ,
negate ,
rescind ,
invalidate ,
annul ,
nullify ,
obviate ,
countermand ,
declare null and void ,
overset
Definition
to officially reject (something, such as a judgment or decision) as invalid
The Appeal Court has quashed the convictions.
Synonyms
annul ,
overturn ,
reverse ,
cancel ,
overthrow ,
set aside ,
void ,
revoke ,
overrule ,
rescind ,
invalidate ,
nullify ,
declare null and void
Definition
to cancel (a law) officially
The government has just repealed that law.
Synonyms
abolish ,
reverse ,
revoke ,
annul ,
recall ,
withdraw ,
cancel ,
set aside ,
rescind ,
invalidate ,
nullify ,
obviate ,
abrogate ,
countermand ,
declare null and void
Definition
to annul or repeal
You will rescind that order immediately.
Synonyms
annul ,
recall ,
reverse ,
cancel ,
overturn ,
set aside ,
void ,
repeal ,
quash ,
revoke ,
retract ,
invalidate ,
obviate ,
abrogate ,
countermand ,
declare null and void
Additional synonyms Definition
to revoke or set aside (a judgment or decree)
They have made it clear they will not reverse the decision.
Synonyms
change ,
alter ,
cancel ,
overturn ,
overthrow ,
set aside ,
undo ,
repeal ,
quash ,
revoke ,
overrule ,
retract ,
negate ,
rescind ,
invalidate ,
annul ,
obviate ,
countermand ,
declare null and void ,
overset ,
upset Definition
to take back or cancel (an agreement, will, etc.)
The government revoked his licence.
Synonyms
cancel ,
recall ,
withdraw ,
reverse ,
abolish ,
set aside ,
repeal ,
renounce ,
quash ,
take back ,
call back ,
retract ,
repudiate ,
negate ,
renege ,
rescind ,
invalidate ,
annul ,
nullify ,
recant ,
obviate ,
disclaim ,
abrogate ,
countermand ,
declare null and void
Have fun at college, but don't let the fun take precedence over the work.
Synonyms
take priority over ,
outweigh ,
come before ,
supersede ,
prevail over