override

Words with a similar base: override

'override'

[override.n.01] as in: a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device

'override'

[nullification.n.02] as in: the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something

'override'

[overrule.v.01] as in: rule against

Examples:
The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill

'override'

[override.v.02] as in: prevail over

Examples:
health considerations override financial concerns

'override'

[override.v.03] as in: counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)

'override'

[override.v.04] as in: ride (a horse) too hard

Origins

					override (English)
├── over- (English)
│   └── over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
│       └── ofer- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── ride (English)
    └── riden (Middle English (1100-1500))

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