override

nouns

a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device

override

is a type of (narrower)

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

"the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"

the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something

nullification, override

rule against

"The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"

override, overrule, overthrow, overturn, reverse

prevail over

"health considerations override financial concerns"

override

is a type of (narrower)

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

"Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"

counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)

override

is a type of (narrower)

oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

"This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"

ride (a horse) too hard

override

domain category

travel by being carried on horseback

is a type of (narrower)

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

"She never sat a horse!"; "Did you ever ride a camel?"; "The girl liked to drive the young mare"