Understanding the meaning of override

override

/oʊvər'raɪd/

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

nullification

type of:
change of state
verb
rule against
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overrule overthrow overturn reverse

type of:
rule decree
noun
a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
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type of:
device
verb
counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
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type of:
counterbalance neutralize countervail counteract
verb
prevail over
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"health considerations override financial concerns"

type of:
dominate predominate reign rule prevail
verb
ride (a horse) too hard
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type of:
sit ride

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