to override
Pronunciation
/ˈoʊvɝˌɹaɪd/
overridden

Definition & Meaning of "override"in English

to override
01

to change or reject someone's decision, especially by using one's authority

Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
override
3rd person singular
overrides
Present participle
overriding
Past simple
overrode
Past participle
overridden
02

ride (a horse) too hard

03

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

04

prevail over

Override
01

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

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
overrides
02

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

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