overrides

verbcancel, reverse a decision
verbsupersede

Synonyms for overrides

verb cancel, reverse a decision

Antonyms for overrides

Word Origin & History

Old English oferridan "to ride across," from ofer "over" (see over) + ridan "to ride" (see ride (v.)). Originally literal, of cavalry, etc. Figurative meaning "to set aside arrogantly" is from 1827. The mechanical sense "to suspend automatic operation" is attested from 1946. As a noun in this sense from 1946. Related: Overrode; overriding; overridden.

Example Sentences for overrides

His nose was dominant––the nose of a conqueror who overrides all obstacles.

"Charged with dispatches" overrides all signals of hindrance on a voyage.

The man who overrides you will as often be pursuing a tactic as he cajoles you.

There is an individuality in the cathedral of Paris that overrides every criticism.

It overrides our formal resolutions, our conscious decisions.

Habit incorporates, enacts or overrides objects, but it doesn't know them.

It then overrides all competitors and secures for itself the sole right of way.

He outlives and overrides them all by the influence of his character.

But while a personality is active, it overrides 'the next thing.'

That is an excellent rule in its way, and very superior to an abstract rule which neglects or overrides experience.