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override

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈraɪd]

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Learn how to use override in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “authority”

(verb) to take control away from something or someone that normally has that control. It's like when you push a button that makes something stop working because you want to do it your way instead.

Example

The manager decided to override the usual rules to help the team finish their project on time.

Example

The teacher didn't override the students' ideas; she let them share their thoughts freely.

Example

Can the supervisor override the decision made by the committee?

Context: “technology”

(verb) to change or replace a default setting or feature in a program or machine. It's like when you change the settings on a video game so it plays how you want it to.

Example

She successfully overridden the computer's default settings to make it work better for her needs.

Example

He could not override the software settings because they were locked.

Example

How do you override the automatic updates on your device?

Context: “decision-making”

(noun) the act of canceling or changing a decision that has already been made. It's similar to when someone says, 'We decided on pizza, but I decided to override that and choose pasta instead.'

Example

The council's override of the previous vote changed the direction of the project.

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There was no override of the initial decision, so everything remained the same.

Example

What happens if there is an override of the last decision made?

How to pronounce override

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈraɪd]

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