overrode

[US]/əʊvə'rəʊd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. trample; exceed

Phrases & Collocations

override a decision

Example Sentences

overrode the President's veto.

Budgetary concerns overrode all other considerations.

A concern for safety overrode all other considerations.

The Congress overrode the President's objection and passed the law.

Real-world Examples

It's not easy for lawmakers to override a presidential veto.

Source: CNN Selected February 2015 Collection

But yesterday afternoon, Congress overrode that veto.

Source: CNN Selects October 2016 Collection

That means the House could potentially override a presidential veto.

Source: CNN Selected November 2015 Collection

Unlike bees, humans have the ability to override their biology.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

I'd have to disable remote override on each system.

Source: The Martian Original Soundtrack

The court decided that her right to a fair hearing did not override public-safety concerns.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Of course humans could override this.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Ministers have tried to override local NIMBYs.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

New York's Bravest down there must have disabled the emergency override.

Source: American TV series Person of Interest Season 4

Unlike bees, humans have the ability to override their biology. Through Self-Discipline.

Source: Selected English short passages

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