override (n.)

  1. a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device

  2. the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something

    [ Syn: nullification ]

    override (v.)

  1. rule against; The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill

    [ Syn: overrule , overturn , overthrow , reverse ]

  2. prevail over; health considerations override financial concerns'

  3. counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)

  4. ride (a horse) too hard

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