Overrode example sentences

o·ver·ride

verb

overrode (past tense)

- use one's authority to reject or cancel (a decision, view, etc.):

- be more important than:

- interrupt the action of (an automatic device), typically in order to take manual control:

- extend over; overlap:

- travel or move over:

Synonyms

disallow, overrule, countermand, veto, quash, overturn, overthrow, cancel, reverse, rescind, revoke, withdraw, retract, repeal, repudiate, recant, annul, nullify, invalidate, negate, void, abrogate, vacate, recall, disregard, discount, ignore, allow, accept, outweigh, supersede, offset, outbalance, overbalance, redress

"Overrode" Example Sentences

1. The new regulations overrode the previous guidelines.
2. His ambition overrode his better judgment.
3. The court's decision overrode the lower court's ruling.
4. Her desire for revenge overrode her sense of compassion.
5. The strong wind overrode the gentle breeze.
6. His anger overrode his reason.
7. The automated system overrode the manual controls.
8. The president's veto overrode the legislature's decision.
9. His personal feelings overrode his professional obligations.
10. The urgent need for action overrode all other concerns.
11. The signal overrode the interference.
12. The board of directors overrode the CEO's recommendation.
13. He overrode his initial reservations.
14. The software update overrode the previous settings.
15. Fear overrode her common sense.
16. The emergency brake overrode the accelerator.
17. The government overrode the local council's decision.
18. His grief overrode his ability to think clearly.
19. The desire for power overrode his morality.
20. The loud music overrode the quiet conversation.
21. She deliberately overrode the safety protocols.
22. The system automatically overrode the error.
23. His instincts overrode his logic.
24. The louder voice overrode the softer one.
25. The bright light overrode the dim shadows.
26. His determination overrode any doubts.
27. The new evidence overrode the previous findings.
28. She overrode her hesitation and spoke up.
29. The master switch overrode all other controls.
30. His strong will overrode his fatigue.
31. The treaty overrode any prior agreements.
32. The parent's wishes overrode the child's preferences.
33. The faster process overrode the slower one.
34. The urgent message overrode the less important ones.
35. He skillfully overrode the objections.
36. The superior command overrode the subordinate's request.
37. The larger company overrode the smaller one’s concerns.
38. The overriding concern was safety, which overrode speed.
39. He quickly overrode the default setting.
40. The updated firmware overrode the older version.
41. The strong current overrode the weak one.
42. The powerful engine overrode any resistance.
43. Her conviction overrode her doubts.
44. His loyalty overrode his self-preservation instinct.
45. The national interest overrode local interests.
46. The programmer intentionally overrode the security features.
47. The forceful personality overrode any dissent.
48. The compelling evidence overrode any reasonable doubt.
49. The judge's ruling overrode the jury's verdict.
50. The central processor overrode the peripheral devices.