"overrides" in the noun sense
1. override
a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
2. nullification, override
the act of nullifying making null and void counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
"overrides" in the verb sense
1. overrule, overturn, override, overthrow, reverse
rule against
"The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
2. override
prevail over
"health considerations override financial concerns"
3. override
counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
4. override
ride (a horse) too hard
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