override
🇺🇸
/ˌəʊvərˈraɪd/
🇬🇧
/ˌəʊvəˈraɪd/
verb
R
to use authority to reject someone's decision or order
The manager can override the team's choice if needed.
R
to be more important than something else
Safety concerns override all other factors in this decision.
R
to take control of a device that normally works automatically
You need a password to override the automatic system.
translation
to use authority to reject someone's decision or order; to be more important than something else; to take control of a device that normally works automatically
Word Forms
3rd Present
overrides
Past
overrode
Perfect
overridden
Progressive
overriding