Meaning & use
override
To use one's authority to reject, replace, or set aside a decision, rule, or system.
See it in a sentence
The manager overrode the automatic booking system to fit in an emergency appointment.
Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers.
A note on using this word
Override often implies using a higher level of authority or a special mechanism to bypass a normal process, rather than simply disagreeing.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A device, control, or command that lets someone bypass an automatic system.
The pilot flipped the manual override to disengage the autopilot during the storm.
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