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1override
verb over·ride \-ˈrīd\
: to make (something) no longer valid
: to have more importance or influence than (something)
: to stop an action that is done automatically by using a special command
over·rode\-ˈrōd\over·rid·den\-ˈri-dən\over·rid·ing\-ˈrī-diŋ\
Full Definition of OVERRIDE
transitive verb
1
: to ride over or across : trample
2
: to ride (as a horse) too much or too hard
3
4
: to extend or pass over; especially : overlap
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First Known Use of OVERRIDE
before 12th century
Rhymes with OVERRIDE
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2override
noun over·ride \ˈō-və(r)-ˌrīd\
Definition of OVERRIDE
1
: a commission paid to managerial personnel on sales made by subordinates
2
: royalty 5a
3
: a device or system used to override a control
4
: an act or an instance of overriding
First Known Use of OVERRIDE
1931
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OVERRIDE[1] Defined for Kids
override
verb over·ride \ˌō-vər-ˈrīd\
over·rode \-ˈrōd\over·rid·den \-ˈri-dən\over·rid·ing \-ˈrī-diŋ\
Definition of OVERRIDE for Kids
: to push aside as less important <Don't let anger override sense.>
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