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verb over·ride \ˌō-və(r)-ˈrīd\

Definition of override

overrode

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overridden

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overriding

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transitive verb
1 : to ride over or across : trample overrode the thin line of defenders
2 : to ride (an animal, such as a horse) too much or too hard
3a : to prevail over : dominate panic overrode everything else — Marcia Davenportb : to set aside : annul override a veto the rights of the individual were being flagrantly overridden — C. L. Jonesc : to neutralize the action of (something, such as an automatic control) You must enter a code to override the alarm.
4 : to extend or pass over; especially : overlap Huge waves override the beach.

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Examples of override in a Sentence

Congress overrode the President's veto.
These new rules override the old ones.
Don't let anger override common sense.
You must enter a code to override the alarm.
She overrode the default settings on her computer.

Before 12th Century

First Known Use of override

before 12th century

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noun over·ride \ˈō-və(r)-ˌrīd\

Definition of override

1 : a commission paid to managerial personnel on sales made by subordinates
2 : royalty 5a
3 : a device or system used to override a control
4 : an act or an instance of overriding

1931

First Known Use of override

1931

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

OVERRIDE Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of override for English Language Learners

: to make (something) no longer valid
: to have more importance or influence than (something)
: to stop an action that is done automatically by using a special command

OVERRIDE Defined for Kids

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verb over·ride \ˌō-vər-ˈrīd\

Definition of override for Students

overrode

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overridden

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overriding

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: to push aside as less important Don't let anger override sense.

Law Dictionary

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transitive verb over·ride \ˌō-vər-ˈrīd\

Legal Definition of override

overrode

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overridden

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overriding

1 : to prevail or take precedence over if, as is often the case, federal constitutional principles override state statutory or common law — H. P. Wilkins
2 : to set aside by virtue of superior authority overrode the jury's sentencing recommendation; especially : annul 2 override a veto with the required majority

override

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noun over·ride \ˈō-vər-ˌrīd\

Legal Definition of override

1 : a commission paid to managerial personnel on sales made by subordinates —called also override commission
2 : royalty
3 : an act or instance of overriding a legislative override