Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overrider

noun
ˌoʊvərˈraɪdər
Definition
One who overrides or takes precedence over something else.
Examples
  • The manager acted as an overrider, making final decisions despite the team’s recommendations.
  • In some programming languages, a subclass can act as an overrider, modifying the behavior of its parent class.
Meaning
An overrider is a person or thing that has authority or power to set aside decisions, rules, or opinions in favor of other options or commands.
Synonyms
  • Predecessor
  • Prevailer
  • Authority
  • Decider