Overrode Meaning in English
word · lemma: override
Definition
The past tense of 'override'; means to use authority to reject, cancel, or refuse to accept something, especially a decision or a rule.
Usage & Nuances
'Overrode' is formal and often used in legal, technical, or official settings. Commonly seen as 'overrode a decision', 'overrode the rule', or 'overrode the system'. It means canceling or changing something by using a higher authority, not by ordinary means. Don't confuse with 'overwrite' (replace text/data).
Example Sentences
The principal overrode the teacher's decision.
basic
The manager overrode my request.
basic
The system overrode the password and let us in.
basic
They overrode the committee’s recommendations at the last minute.
natural
Congress overrode the president’s veto.
natural
Her instincts overrode her doubts and she accepted the offer.
natural