CEFR B2

override

verb

Meaning

Use authority or force to cancel, ignore, or replace a previous decision, rule, or automatic process.

Examples

The city council voted to override the mayor's veto on the new budget.
You can override the default settings in the software menu if you prefer custom configurations.

Synonyms: cancel, ignore, overrule, supersede

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override (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərˈraɪd/

Definition

Use authority or force to cancel, ignore, or replace a previous decision, rule, or automatic process.

Examples

The city council voted to override the mayor's veto on the new budget.
You can override the default settings in the software menu if you prefer custom configurations.
His desire for adventure seemed to override his fear of heights.

How to Use override

override something (collocation): to cancel or replace a specific rule or system — "The new law will override the previous regulations."
be overridden by something (prepositional phrase): to be cancelled or replaced by a higher authority or force — "His personal feelings were overridden by his sense of duty."

Synonyms of override

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