override

o-ver-ride · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    (verb) To use one's authority to reject or disallow a decision or order.

  2. 2.

    (verb) To be more important than; to take precedence over.

  3. 3.

    (verb, computing) To replace a function or method with a new implementation.

  4. 4.

    (noun) The action of overriding; a device or control for overriding.

Forms

plural: overrides

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    manual override — a way to take direct control of an automated system

Related words

Antonyms: support, uphold
See also: overrule, supersede, veto
Synonyms: countermand, overrule, supersede

Etymology

From Old English oferridan ("to ride over, trample"), from ofer ("over") + ridan ("to ride").