override
//ˌoʊ.vəˈɹaɪd//
Verb
overrideInfinitive
overridePresent tense
overrodePast tense
overriddenPast participle
overridingPresent participle
overridesThird-person singular
1
To use one's authority or power to reject, cancel, or set aside a decision, rule, or action.
The manager overrode the team's decision and approved the project.
2
To take precedence over or supersede something.
Safety concerns override all other considerations.
3
To manually take control of an automatic system or process.
The pilot had to override the autopilot system during the emergency.
Synonym
Noun
1
A device or mechanism that allows manual control over an automatic system.
The elevator has a manual override in case of emergency.
2
The act of overriding a decision or system.
The manager's override of the automated system prevented a major error.