override
|o-ver-ride|
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/ˌoʊvərˈraɪd/
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/ˌəʊvəˈraɪd/
cancel authority
Etymology
'override' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'oferrīdan,' where 'ofer-' meant 'over' and 'rīdan' meant 'to ride.'
'oferrīdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'overriden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'override.'
Initially, it meant 'to ride over,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cancel or nullify.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an act of nullifying or canceling something.
The override of the veto was unexpected.
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Verb 1
to use one's authority to reject or cancel a decision, view, etc.
The manager decided to override the team's decision.
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Verb 2
to be more important than something else.
Safety concerns override all other considerations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45