Override: meaning, definitions and examples

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override

[ ˌoʊvərˈraɪd ]

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computer programming

To use a custom implementation instead of the default one. It allows you to change the behavior of a function or method without modifying its original code.

Synonyms

modify, replace, substitute

Examples of usage

Developers can override the default settings to customize the behavior of the software.
In object-oriented programming, a subclass can override a method from its superclass.

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authority

To set aside or annul a decision, rule, etc., especially by virtue of superior authority; to overrule.

Synonyms

annul, nullify, overrule

Examples of usage

The court has the power to override the jury's decision.
The CEO can override any decision made by the board of directors.

Translations

Translations of the word "override" in other languages:

🇵🇹 substituir

🇮🇳 प्रतिस्थापित करना

🇩🇪 überschreiben

🇮🇩 menimpa

🇺🇦 перевизначити

🇵🇱 nadpisać

🇯🇵 上書きする

🇫🇷 remplacer

🇪🇸 sobrescribir

🇹🇷 üstüne yazmak

🇰🇷 덮어쓰다

🇸🇦 استبدال

🇨🇿 přepsat

🇸🇰 prepísať

🇨🇳 覆盖

🇸🇮 prepisati

🇮🇸 yfirskrifa

🇰🇿 ауыстыру

🇬🇪 გადაწერა

🇦🇿 üstünü yazmaq

🇲🇽 sobrescribir

Word origin

The word 'override' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'over' and 'ride'. It initially referred to riding over a horse or a vehicle. Over time, the term evolved to signify the act of setting aside or replacing something. In the context of programming, 'override' gained prominence with the development of object-oriented languages, allowing developers to customize and change the default behavior of functions.

See also: overriding, ride, rider, riders, riding.