Override Definition & Meaning
override
- noun
- a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
- the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
- verb
- rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
- prevail over; "health considerations override financial concerns"
- counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
- ride (a horse) too hard
"Override" in song lyrics
See how override is used in real songs:
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"Overdosed, overdrive, override"
Black Knights f/ KAM — Banged Out -
"Band together to override"
CPO — The Wall -
"Bet the streets can't wait to override"
Makeba Mooncycle — Life
Words that rhyme with override
Usage tips for "override"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does override mean?
- a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill" prevail over; "health considerations override financial concerns" counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle) ride (a horse) too hard
- What part of speech is override?
- Override is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does override have?
- Override has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).