Definitions for override
ˌoʊ vərˈraɪd; ˈoʊ vərˌraɪdover·ride

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overridenoun

   a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device

2. nullification, overrideverb

   the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something

3. overrule, overturn, override, overthrow, reverseverb

   rule against

   "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"

4. overrideverb

   prevail over

   "health considerations override financial concerns"

5. overrideverb

   counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)

6. overrideverb

   ride (a horse) too hard

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Overrideverb

   Hence: To countermand; to overrule; as, a supervisor may override the decision of a subordinate.

2. Overrideverb

   To replace (one system with another); as, the pilot overrode the automatic pilot and took manual control of the airplane.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overridenoun

   A mechanism, device or procedure used to counteract an automatic control.

2. overridenoun

   A royalty.

3. overridenoun

   A device for prioritizing audio signals, such that certain signals receive priority over others.

4. overrideverb

   To ride across or beyond something.

5. overrideverb

   To ride a horse too hard.

6. overrideverb

   To counteract the normal operation of something.

   The Congress promptly overrode the president's veto, passing the bill into law.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Override

   ō-vėr-rīd′, v.t. to ride too much: to pass on horseback: to trample down or set aside.—Override one's commission, to act with too high a hand: to stretch one's authority too far.

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1. Override

   Override vs. Overwrite -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Override and Overwrite.

Matched Categories

1. • Counteract
   • Device
   • Predominate
   • Ride
   • Riding
   • Rule

How to pronounce override?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say override in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of override in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of override in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of override in a Sentence

1. Desmond Ross:

   But if there's what's called an override thrown -- basically a double lock -- he can't get back in.

2. Adam Kinzinger:

   I will vote to override, because it's really not about you.

3. Robert Menendez:

   I have looked into my own soul and my devotion to principle may once again lead me to an unpopular course, but if Iran is to acquire a nuclear bomb, it will not have my name on it, it is for these reasons that I will vote to disapprove the agreement and, if called upon, would vote to override a veto.

4. Chris Hayes:

   Trump has every reason to believe Barr will use his new powers to aid the Presidents anti-deep state propaganda efforts, trump giving Barr unilateral authority over classification is just a huge deal in the world of Intelligence agencies. Barr will be able to override other agencies independent classification determinations. And the goal of all this here seems pretty clear. Its basically to give Sean Hannity material for his television show. So the plan, as it appears now, is essentially a kind of purge of the ideologically suspect members of the intelligence apparatus.

5. Naomi Takasu:

   The constitution is not yet compromised – it still stands as the supreme rule in this country and is strong enough to override any clashing legislation.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=override
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=override
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Override
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=override