override — to use one's authority to reject or cancel someone else's decision
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to use one's authority to reject or cancel someone else's decision
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈraɪd/
Korean meaning: 권한을 사용해 다른 사람의 결정을 무시하거나 취소하다
Korean pronunciation: 오버**라이**드
Example Sentences
- The computer's safety override kicked in when I tried to microwave a metal spoon
- My hunger overrides my diet plan every Friday night
- The CEO's override of the marketing team's proposal shocked everyone
override
VERB//ˌoʊvərˈraɪd//
to use one's authority to reject or cancel someone else's decision
The CEO overrides the manager's proposal with authoritative gesture
When they decide inside, the boss will override!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'over-' (meaning above or excessive) combined with the verb 'ride' (from Old English 'rīdan'). The term originally referred to riding over something, and later evolved to mean exercising superior authority to reject or cancel a decision.
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📝Examples
“The computer's safety override kicked in when I tried to microwave a metal spoon”
“My hunger overrides my diet plan every Friday night”
“The CEO's override of the marketing team's proposal shocked everyone”
“Emergency protocols override all other procedures”
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