Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Related Searches
Synonyms
Nearby Words

override

 - 6 dictionary results

o⋅ver⋅ride

  [v. oh-ver-rahyd; n. oh-ver-rahyd] verb, -rode, -rid⋅den, -rid⋅ing, noun
Use override in a Sentence
–verb (used with object)
1. to prevail or have dominance over; have final authority or say over; overrule: to override one's advisers.
2. to disregard, set aside, or nullify; countermand: to override the board's veto.
3. to take precedence over; preempt or supersede: to override any other considerations.
4. to extend beyond or spread over; overlap.
5. to modify or suspend the ordinary functioning of; alter the normal operation of.
6. to ride over or across.
7. to ride past or beyond.
8. to trample or crush; ride down.
9. to ride (a horse) too much.
10. Fox Hunting. to ride too closely behind (the hounds).
–noun
11. a commission on sales or profits, esp. one paid at the executive or managerial level.
12. budgetary or expense increase; exceeding of an estimate: work stoppage because of cost overrides.
13. an ability or allowance to correct, change, supplement, or suspend the operation of an otherwise automatic mechanism, system, etc.
14. an auxiliary device for such modification, as a special manual control.
15. an act of nullifying, canceling, or setting aside: a Congressional override of the President's veto.
16. Radio and Television Slang. something that is a dominant or major facet of a program or series, esp. something that serves as a unifying theme: an entertainment series with a historical override.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME overriden to ride over or across, OE oferrīdan. See over-, ride
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To override
o·ver·ride   (ō'vər-rīd')   
tr.v.   o·ver·rode (-rōd'), o·ver·rid·den (-rĭd'n), o·ver·rid·ing, o·ver·rides

    1. To ride across.

    2. To ride beyond.

    3. To prevail over; conquer: Budgetary concerns overrode all other considerations.

    4. To declare null and void; set aside: overrode the President's veto.

    5. To counteract the normal operation of (an automatic control).

  2. To trample on.

  3. To ride (a horse) too hard.

    1. To prevail over; conquer: Budgetary concerns overrode all other considerations.

    2. To declare null and void; set aside: overrode the President's veto.

    3. To counteract the normal operation of (an automatic control).

  5. To extend over; overlap.

n.   (ō'vər-rīd')

  1. A sales commission collected by an executive in addition to the commission received by a subordinate salesperson.

  2. See royalty.

  3. A mechanism or system used to counteract an automatic control.

  4. The act or an instance of nullifying.

roy·al·ty   (roi'əl-tē)   
n.   pl. roy·al·ties

    1. A person of royal rank or lineage.

    2. Monarchs and their families considered as a group.

    3. The granting of a right by a monarch to a corporation or an individual to exploit specified natural resources.

    4. The payment for such a right.

    5. A share paid to a writer or composer out of the proceeds resulting from the sale or performance of his or her work.

    6. A share in the proceeds paid to an inventor or a proprietor for the right to use his or her invention or services.

  2. The lineage or rank of a monarch.

  3. The power, status, or authority of a monarch.

  4. Royal quality or bearing.

  5. A kingdom or possession ruled by a monarch.

  6. A right or prerogative of the crown, as that of receiving a percentage of the proceeds from mines in the royal domain.

    1. The granting of a right by a monarch to a corporation or an individual to exploit specified natural resources.

    2. The payment for such a right.

    3. A share paid to a writer or composer out of the proceeds resulting from the sale or performance of his or her work.

    4. A share in the proceeds paid to an inventor or a proprietor for the right to use his or her invention or services.

    1. A share paid to a writer or composer out of the proceeds resulting from the sale or performance of his or her work.

    2. A share in the proceeds paid to an inventor or a proprietor for the right to use his or her invention or services.

  9. A share of the profit or product reserved by the grantor, especially of an oil or mining lease. Also called override.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Word Origin & History

override 
O.E. oferridan, from ofer "over" + ridan "to ride" (see ride (v.)). Originally literal, of cavalry, etc. Fig. meaning "to set aside arrogantly" is from 1827. The mechanical sense "to suspend automatic operation" is attested from 1946.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
Cite This Source
Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: over·ride
Pronunciation: "O-v&r-'rId
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Forms: -rode /-'rOd/; -rid·den /-'rid-&noun/; -rid·ing
1 : to prevail or take precedence over override state statutory or common law —H. Pacific Reporter Wilkins>
2 : to set aside by virtue of superior authority <overrode the jury's sentencing recommendation>; especially : ANNUL 2 <override a veto with the required majority>

Main Entry: over·ride
Pronunciation: 'O-v&r-"rId
Function: noun
1 : a commission paid to managerial personnel on sales made by subordinates called also override commission
2 : ROYALTY
3 : an act or instance of overriding override>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see override on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way