Override

Pronunciation: /oʊvər.raɪd/

Definitions of override

noun a use of one's authority to reject or cancel a decision, view, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 An override of the system's default settings is required to enable the new feature.

A2 The teacher had to use an override to unlock the computer for the students.

B1 The manager had to authorize an override of the security system to allow access to the restricted area.

B2 The CEO's decision to override the board's recommendation caused controversy within the company.

C1 The judge's decision to override the jury's verdict was met with criticism from the public.

C2 The president has the power to issue an override of the governor's veto.

verb to use one's authority to reject or cancel a decision, view, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 I can override the automatic settings on my phone.

A2 The manager has the authority to override any decisions made by the team.

B1 The new software update will override the existing settings on your computer.

B2 In emergencies, the pilot can override the autopilot system and take manual control of the aircraft.

C1 The court has the power to override a decision made by a lower court.

C2 The president has the authority to override a veto by Congress.

Examples of override in a Sentence

formal The manager has the authority to override any decision made by the team.

informal I can't believe they tried to override my request for time off.

slang Don't worry, I'll find a way to override the system and get you in.

figurative His charm was so powerful, it seemed to override any doubts or objections.

Grammatical Forms of override

• past tense: overrode
• plural: overrides
• comparative: more overriding
• superlative: most overriding
• present tense: override
• future tense: will override
• perfect tense: has overridden
• continuous tense: is overriding
• singular: overrides
• positive degree: override
• infinitive: to override
• gerund: overriding
• participle: overridden

Origin and Evolution of override

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'override' originated from the Middle English word 'overriden', which was derived from the Old English word 'oferridan' meaning to ride across or over.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of riding across or over something, the word 'override' evolved to also mean to set aside or disregard something in favor of something else. This shift in meaning likely occurred as the word became more commonly used in legal and political contexts.