Override - Definition

override

n 1: a manually operated device to correct the operation of an
automatic device
2: the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or
overriding the effect or force of something [syn:
nullification, override]
v 1: rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the
House voted on the bill" [syn: overrule, overturn,
override, overthrow, reverse]
2: prevail over; "health considerations override financial
concerns"
3: counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift
in a vehicle)
4: ride (a horse) too hard

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