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Synonyms for override

Grammar : Verb
Spell : verb oh-ver-rahyd; noun oh-ver-rahyd
Phonetic Transcription : verb ˌoʊ vərˈraɪd; noun ˈoʊ vərˌraɪd

Définition of override

Origin :
  • Old English oferridan "to ride across," from ofer "over" (see over) + ridan "to ride" (see ride (v.)). Originally literal, of cavalry, etc. Figurative meaning "to set aside arrogantly" is from 1827. The mechanical sense "to suspend automatic operation" is attested from 1946. As a noun in this sense from 1946. Related: Overrode; overriding; overridden.
  • verb supersede
Example sentences :
  • I yield to no man in my sense of duty, and I allow no private considerations to override it.
  • Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Yet how was it possible for him to stand ready, for her sake, to override the laws of his own land?
  • Extract from : « The Princess Virginia » by C. N. Williamson
  • He did not distrust her; he only feared her ability to override the difficulties of her mission.
  • Extract from : « They of the High Trails » by Hamlin Garland
  • He supplied the trappings of science, without the authority to override O'Donnell.
  • Extract from : « The Leech » by Phillips Barbee
  • Security is the primary, which must override the secondary, aim.
  • Extract from : « The English Utilitarians, Volume I. » by Leslie Stephen
  • Corporations must either be governed by the law or they will override the law.
  • Extract from : « Robert Toombs » by Pleasant A. Stovall
  • If you don't want them to override you, be careful to keep them well down.
  • Extract from : « Joyce's Investments » by Fannie E. Newberry
  • Kerk seemed to be in charge, at least he was the only one with an override transmitter.
  • Extract from : « Deathworld » by Harry Harrison
  • He does not override the constitution, and treat it as if it were a nullity.
  • Extract from : « The Doctrines of Predestination, Reprobation, and Election » by Robert Wallace
  • If he had given way to Slaughter he was not going to allow any one else to override him.
  • Extract from : « Colonial Born » by G. Firth Scott

Antonyms for override

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