How to Pronounce "override"
word
/ˈoʊvɝˌɹaɪd/
OH-vur-ryd
/ˌəʊvəɹˈaɪd/
oh-vuh-RYD
Definition
To use one's authority to reject, change, or reverse a decision, command, or action that was previously made. In technology, it can also mean to replace a standard setting or function with a new one.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈoʊvɝˌɹaɪd/
British English
/ˌəʊvəɹˈaɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-vur-ryd
UK
oh-vuh-RYD
Listen in Context
He tried to override the previous order.
You can override the settings manually.
The principal can override the teacher's decision.
Sometimes the system fails, so you need to override it.