overridden

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb rule against
  2. verb prevail over
  3. verb counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)

Etymology

From Middle English overridden, from Old English oferriden, past participle of oferrīdan (“to ride over”), equivalent to over- + ridden.

Synonyms

overrule, overturn, override, overthrow, reverse

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