单词 | override |
释义 | override —override /ˌəʊ.vəˈraɪd/ aep /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/ noun [C] (DEVICE) ► F0 a device that changes the control of a machine or system in special situations, especially from automatic to manual: » The heating system has a manual override.Thesaurus+: ↑Mechanical engineeringThesaurus+: ↑Electrical switches and connectionsnoun [C] (POLITICS) ► F0 in American politics, an occasion when an elected group of people refuses to accept a decision made by an elected leader: » The vote fell short of the majority needed for an override of the Governor's veto.Thesaurus+: ↑United States politics and governmentThesaurus+: ↑Refusing and rejectingverb (overrode, overridden) (NOT ACCEPT) ↑Verb Endings for override F0 [T] (of a person who has the necessary authority) to decide against or refuse to accept a previous decision, an order, a person, etc.: » Every time I make a suggestion at work, my boss overrides me/it.» The president used his veto to override the committee's decision.Thesaurus+: ↑Refusing and rejectingF0 [T] to operate an automatic machine by hand: » He overrode the autopilot when he realized it was malfunctioning.Thesaurus+: ↑Using and misusingverb [I] (overrode, overridden) (TRAVEL) ↑Verb Endings for override ► F0 to travel on public transport further than your ticket allows you to: » There is a £20 penalty for passengers who travel without a ticket or override.Thesaurus+: ↑TravellingWord Builder:–Nouns: ride, rider, riding–Adjectives: overriding–Verbs: ride, overrideverb [T] (overrode, overridden) (CONTROL) ↑Verb Endings for override ► F0 to take control over something, especially in order to change the way it operates: » The pills are designed to override your body's own hormones.Thesaurus+: ↑Controlling and being in chargeverb [T] (overrode, overridden) (MORE IMPORTANT) ↑Verb Endings for override ► F0 to be more important than something: » Parents' concern for their children's future often overrides all their other concerns.Thesaurus+: ↑Being important and having importance |
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