override

• Nom désignant une commande manuelle qui corrige ou remplace une fonction automatique, ou l'action d'annuler ou de contrer un effet ou une force.

A noun referring to a manual control that corrects or supersedes an automatic function, or the act of nullifying or counteracting an effect or force.

1. Manual control deviceB2formaltechnical

   A manually operated device used to correct or take control of the operation of an automatic system.

   Commande manuelle de secours

   • The pilot used the manual override to land the plane safely.
   • The system has a safety override that can be activated in emergencies.
   • He pressed the override button to stop the automated process.

2. Act of nullificationB2formal

   The act of nullifying or counteracting the effect or force of something, making it void.

   Action d'annulation

   • The court's decision was an override of the previous ruling.
   • The manager's override of the policy caused some controversy.
   • The veto served as an override of the committee's recommendation.

   Synonymesannulmentcancellationnullificationreversalrevocationvetovoiding

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'utiliser son autorité pour rejeter ou annuler une décision, une règle ou un système, ou pour interrompre un processus automatique.

A verb used to indicate the act of using authority to reject or cancel a decision, rule, or system, or to interrupt an automatic process.

verbe irrégulier

1. Rule againstB2formal

   To use one's authority to reject or set aside a decision, veto, or order.

   passer outre

   • The president overrode the committee's decision.
   • The judge overrode the objection from the defense.
   • Management overrode the employee's request for a raise.

   Synonymesannulcancelcountermandinvalidatenullifyoverruleoverturnquashrescindreverserevokeset asideveto

2. Prevail overB2formal

   To be more important or powerful than something else; to take precedence.

   prévaloir sur

   • Safety concerns should override financial considerations.
   • The need for speed overrode the desire for accuracy.
   • His personal feelings overrode his professional judgment.

   Synonymesdominateeclipseoutweighoverruleovershadowsupersedetrump

3. Counteract automatic functionB2informal

   To manually intervene and stop the normal automatic operation of a system, especially in a vehicle.

   Outrepasser une commande automatique

   • He overrode the automatic gear shift to gain more control.
   • The driver overrode the cruise control to slow down.
   • You can override the automatic settings by pressing this button.

   Synonymescancelcountermandnullifyoverruleoverturnsupersede

4. Ride a horse too hardC1formalbritish

   To exhaust a horse by riding it excessively or too forcefully.

   Mener un cheval à l'épuisement

   • The knight overrode his horse during the long journey.
   • He was criticized for overriding the animal in the race.
   • Overriding a horse can lead to serious injury.

   Synonymesexhaustfounderjadeoverworktire outwear out