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CEFR C1 — Advanced

Override

Definition

(formal) To use one's authority or power to reject or cancel a decision, plan, or instruction, especially one made by someone of lower authority; to take control of a situation or process, often by using technology or machinery to bypass normal procedures.

Example Sentences

1The CEO decided to override the board's decision and proceed with the merger despite their objections.
2Can you override the password prompt and access the secure files?
3The pilot had to override the autopilot system to take manual control of the plane during the emergency.
4The government is trying to override the court's ruling by passing a new law that contradicts it.
5The company's automated system can override human decisions if it detects any suspicious activity.

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