override

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
  2. noun the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
  3. verb rule against

Etymology

From Middle English overriden, from Old English oferrīdan, equivalent to over- + ride. Cognate with Dutch overrijden, German überreiten, Danish override.

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