override

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verb

over·ride ˌō-vər-ˈrīd How to pronounce override (audio)

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overrode ˌō-vər-ˈrōd How to pronounce override (audio)

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; overridden ˌō-vər-ˈri-dᵊn How to pronounce override (audio)

ˌō-və-

; overriding ˌō-vər-ˈrī-diŋ How to pronounce override (audio)

ˌō-və-

transitive verb

: to ride over or across : trample

overrode the thin line of defenders

: to ride (an animal, such as a horse) too much or too hard

: to prevail over : dominate

panic overrode everything else

Marcia Davenport

: to set aside : annul

override a veto

the rights of the individual were being flagrantly overridden

C. L. Jones

: to neutralize the action of (something, such as an automatic control)

You must enter a code to override the alarm.

: to extend or pass over

especially : overlap

Huge waves override the beach.

Example Sentences

Verb Congress overrode the President's veto. These new rules override the old ones. Don't let anger override common sense. You must enter a code to override the alarm. She overrode the default settings on her computer.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Republicans are a few votes short of the two-thirds needed to override vetoes in both the House and Senate.

CBS News, 6 Aug. 2022 Six members of the Board of Supervisors supported the San Francisco measure, meaning the board likely doesn’t have the eight votes needed to override Breed’s veto.

Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 July 2022 The Assembly then voted 9-2 to override Bronson’s veto of an ordinance that changes municipal code to formally designate control over Assembly meeting spaces to the Assembly chair.

Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Nov. 2021 The flurry of Friday veto decisions came after Democratic lawmakers rushed a stack of controversial legislation to Hogan’s desk earlier this month to guarantee themselves enough time to override any of Hogan’s objections.

Scott Dance, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2022 Despite the governor’s objection to the legislation, Utah Republican lawmakers quickly struck down his veto after whipping the sufficient votes to override.

Kim Bojórquez, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Apr. 2022 Cox also acknowledged that the Legislature has the votes to override his veto.

NBC News, 24 Mar. 2022 Davis was the only Democrat vote to override Cooper’s veto, providing the deciding vote in the Senate needed to pass the bill.

Kevin L. Clark, Essence, 14 Mar. 2022 Requiring a 100 percent legislative vote to override probably would be an imbalance of power favoring the governor.

John Brummett, Arkansas Online, 7 Mar. 2021

Noun

Perhaps this is a common thing with e-boards, but the ability to have a manual override would have been nice.

Zane Pickett, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Although two Republicans in the House and seven in the Senate voted against the measure, Democratic Sen. J.D. Ford of Indianapolis said the override will likely be successful when the Legislature reconvenes for one day Tuesday.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 23 May 2022 If the governor were to veto the bill, the votes in House and Senate indicate enough support for an override.

James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Jan. 2022 While the veto override effort fell several votes short in the Senate, the Washington post reported, the administration eventually issued an executive order that accomplished Pelosi's goals of protecting the Chinese students in the United States.

Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2022 The schools are entering the new year with a $3 million budget deficit, and there are discussions about a property tax override to help close the gap.

John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2022 Under Louisiana state law, an override session is automatically scheduled when a governor vetoes legislation, unless a majority of lawmakers in either chamber say it’s not necessary.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 13 July 2022 With a win from Volland, the Assembly’s moderate-to-liberal-leaning majority of eight members increases to nine, lending additional weight to their veto override power.

Anchorage Daily News, 23 June 2022 Outside the State House, immigrant workers, families, and other activists braved the rain and wind Thursday morning to support the Senate’s veto override.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2022 See More

单词	overrides
释义	override 1 of 2 verb over·ride ˌō-vər-ˈrīd ˌō-və- overrode ˌō-vər-ˈrōd ˌō-və- ; overridden ˌō-vər-ˈri-dᵊn ˌō-və- ; overriding ˌō-vər-ˈrī-diŋ ˌō-və- transitive verb 1 : to ride over or across : trample overrode the thin line of defenders 2 : to ride (an animal, such as a horse) too much or too hard 3 a : to prevail over : dominate panic overrode everything else Marcia Davenport b : to set aside : annul override a veto the rights of the individual were being flagrantly overridden C. L. Jones c : to neutralize the action of (something, such as an automatic control) You must enter a code to override the alarm. 4 : to extend or pass over especially : overlap Huge waves override the beach. override 2 of 2 noun over·ride ˈō-vər-ˌrīd ˈō-və- 1 : a commission paid to managerial personnel on sales made by subordinates 2 : royalty sense 5a 3 : a device or system used to override a control 4 : an act or an instance of overriding Example Sentences Verb Congress overrode the President's veto. These new rules override the old ones. Don't let anger override common sense. You must enter a code to override the alarm. She overrode the default settings on her computer. Recent Examples on the Web Verb Republicans are a few votes short of the two-thirds needed to override vetoes in both the House and Senate. CBS News, 6 Aug. 2022 Six members of the Board of Supervisors supported the San Francisco measure, meaning the board likely doesn’t have the eight votes needed to override Breed’s veto. Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 July 2022 The Assembly then voted 9-2 to override Bronson’s veto of an ordinance that changes municipal code to formally designate control over Assembly meeting spaces to the Assembly chair. Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Nov. 2021 The flurry of Friday veto decisions came after Democratic lawmakers rushed a stack of controversial legislation to Hogan’s desk earlier this month to guarantee themselves enough time to override any of Hogan’s objections. Scott Dance, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2022 Despite the governor’s objection to the legislation, Utah Republican lawmakers quickly struck down his veto after whipping the sufficient votes to override. Kim Bojórquez, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Apr. 2022 Cox also acknowledged that the Legislature has the votes to override his veto. NBC News, 24 Mar. 2022 Davis was the only Democrat vote to override Cooper’s veto, providing the deciding vote in the Senate needed to pass the bill. Kevin L. Clark, Essence, 14 Mar. 2022 Requiring a 100 percent legislative vote to override probably would be an imbalance of power favoring the governor. John Brummett, Arkansas Online, 7 Mar. 2021 Noun Perhaps this is a common thing with e-boards, but the ability to have a manual override would have been nice. Zane Pickett, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Although two Republicans in the House and seven in the Senate voted against the measure, Democratic Sen. J.D. Ford of Indianapolis said the override will likely be successful when the Legislature reconvenes for one day Tuesday. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 23 May 2022 If the governor were to veto the bill, the votes in House and Senate indicate enough support for an override. James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Jan. 2022 While the veto override effort fell several votes short in the Senate, the Washington post reported, the administration eventually issued an executive order that accomplished Pelosi's goals of protecting the Chinese students in the United States. Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2022 The schools are entering the new year with a $3 million budget deficit, and there are discussions about a property tax override to help close the gap. John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2022 Under Louisiana state law, an override session is automatically scheduled when a governor vetoes legislation, unless a majority of lawmakers in either chamber say it’s not necessary. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 13 July 2022 With a win from Volland, the Assembly’s moderate-to-liberal-leaning majority of eight members increases to nine, lending additional weight to their veto override power. Anchorage Daily News, 23 June 2022 Outside the State House, immigrant workers, families, and other activists braved the rain and wind Thursday morning to support the Senate’s veto override. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1931, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition override verb over·ride ˌō-vər-ˈrīd overrode -ˈrōd ; overridden -ˈri-dᵊn ; overriding -ˈrī-diŋ : to push aside as less important Don't let anger override sense. Legal Definition override 1 of 2 transitive verb over·ride ˌō-vər-ˈrīd overrode -ˈrōd ; overridden -ˈrid-ᵊn ; overriding 1 : to prevail or take precedence over if, as is often the case, federal constitutional principles override state statutory or common law H. P. Wilkins 2 : to set aside by virtue of superior authority overrode the jury's sentencing recommendation especially : annul sense 2 override a veto with the required majority override 2 of 2 noun over·ride ˈō-vər-ˌrīd 1 : a commission paid to managerial personnel on sales made by subordinates called also override commission 2 : royalty 3 : an act or instance of overriding a legislative override overrides 1 of 2 noun plural of override as in vetoes the doing away with something by formal action Citizens are advocating for a congressional override of the president's proposal. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance vetoes repeals countermands overturns invalidations avoidances nullifications reversals abrogations abolishments defeasances abolitions cancellations prohibitions recalls withdrawals rescindments negations suspensions cancelations abortions annulments rejections dismissals revocations abatements retractions dissolutions forbiddances eliminations disallowances removals liquidations erasures eradications Antonyms & Near Antonyms permissions authorizations approvals ratifications clearances endorsements enactments indorsements legislations institutions validations passings establishments legitimations legitimizations legalizations formalizations See More overrides 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of override 1 as in overrules to make (something) no longer valid Don't let the anticipatory anxiety override your excitement about starting grad school. Upper management reserves the right to override any decisions made by supervisors. Synonyms & Similar Words vetoes overrules cancels suspends withdraws retracts dismisses invalidates nullifies rejects reverses repeals overturns avoids negates voids abolishes abrogates countermands rescinds revokes dissolves aborts nulls annuls erases forbids recalls prohibits strikes down vacates quashes abates rolls back removes disallows bans eliminates enjoins disannuls calls outlaws drops calls off eradicates annihilates liquidates breaks down throws out writes off Antonyms & Near Antonyms allows authorizes permits approves endorses passes clears warrants establishes enacts sanctions ratifies validates lays down indorses prescribes institutes mandates founds legislates commands orders legitimizes decrees legitimates formalizes legalizes See More 2 as in kicks to knock down and drive over They overrode the picket fence with their pickup in a hasty but effective escape. Synonyms & Similar Words kicks stamps smashes tramples runs over runs down stomps squelches steps (on) squashes champs mashes boots pulps tramps hoofs tromps
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