/ˌoʊvəˈrɪdˌɛnd/ OV-ə-RID-dend

Definitions

1. verb

to take precedence over another, often a previously established or agreed rule, option, or condition

“The new policy will override the existing one, so employees will no longer have to wear uniforms on Fridays.”

2. verb

to bring or force something to a particular place or state

“The new software will override the old one, so it will no longer be supported.”

3. noun

an instance of something being overridden

“The overridden condition caused a delay in the project’s completion.”

4. adjective

having been overridden, or being in a state where something has been overridden

“The overridden features can still be accessed through the settings menu.”