OVERRIDE
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Override.
Override - as a noun
A manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
The act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nullificationHypernyms (Closely Related)
change of stateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Override - as a verb
Rule against
Example: "The republicans were overruled when the house voted on the bill"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overruleoverthrowoverturnreversePrevail over
Example: "Health considerations override financial concerns"
Counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
Ride (a horse) too hard
Example Sentences
"He decided to override his initial decision and choose a different path."
"The manager had the authority to override the employee's decision."
"The new law will allow police officers to override certain privacy rights."
"I had to override the default settings to enable the advanced features."
"The computer program allows users to override automatic updates."
Word Game Points
Is OVERRIDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, override is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERRIDE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is OVERRIDE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, override is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERRIDE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is OVERRIDE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, override is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERRIDE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.