"override" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device (synset 103871498)
is a type of: device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
The act of nullifying;
Making null and void;
Counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something (synset 100232434)
is a type of: change of state - the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics
subtypes:
- cancellation - the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement
- vitiation - nullification by the destruction of the legal force; rendering null
- counteraction, neutralisation, neutralization - action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
- neutralisation, neutralization - action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war
same as: nullification

Verb

Rule against (synset 200718035)
"The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"

is a type of: decree, rule - decide with authority

same as: overrule, overthrow, overturn, reverse
Prevail over (synset 202650706)
"health considerations override financial concerns"

is a type of: dominate, predominate, prevail, reign, rule - be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
Counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle) (synset 202549888)
is a type of: counteract, counterbalance, countervail, neutralize - oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
Ride (a horse) too hard (synset 201961854)
referred to in: horseback riding, riding - travel by being carried on horseback

is a type of: ride, sit - sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions