Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overridden
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈɪdən/
Definition
To set aside, cancel, or nullify a decision or command.
Examples
- The manager overridden the team’s initial proposal to improve efficiency.
- In the software, the default settings can be overridden by the user preferences.
- His objections were overridden during the meeting, which led to a swift decision.
Meaning
When something has been overridden, it means that a previous instruction, rule, or decision has been replaced or negated by a new one.
Synonyms
- cancelled
- negated
- reversed
- annulled
