Overrides Meaning in English
word · lemma: override
Definition
To replace, set aside, or have more importance than something else, especially rules, decisions, or settings. Often used when one authority or action makes another invalid or less relevant.
Usage & Nuances
'Override' is often formal or technical. Common in legal, bureaucratic, and tech contexts (e.g., 'the manual setting overrides the automatic one'). Used for authority: 'Congress overrides a veto.' DO NOT confuse with 'overlook' (to ignore).
Example Sentences
The new rule overrides the old one.
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Manual input overrides the automatic setting.
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This button overrides all other controls.
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Her decision overrides anything the team decided earlier.
natural
If the system overrides your settings, try restarting your device.
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Sometimes instinct overrides logic in tough situations.
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