supersede

• Ersetzen von etwas, das zuvor verwendet wurde, oft weil es veraltet oder nicht mehr wirksam ist; auch etwas ablösen oder an die Stelle von etwas treten.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking the place of something that was previously in use, often because it is outdated or no longer effective.

1. Replace or take the place ofC1formal

   To take the place of something that is older, less effective, or no longer in use.

   Ersetzen

   • The new software will supersede the old system entirely.
   • Digital payments have largely superseded cash transactions.
   • This law supersedes all previous regulations on the matter.

   Synonymedisplaceoverrideovertakereplacesucceedsupplantusurp

   Antonymeprecede

2. Outrank or surpassC1formal

   To be more important or powerful than something else.

   Übertreffen

   • The safety of the passengers supersedes all other concerns.
   • Her experience supersedes his in this field.
   • The new evidence supersedes the earlier findings.

   Synonymeeclipseoutrankoverrideovershadowsurpasstranscend