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Override (Verb)

Counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle).

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

In steep terrain, I had to override the automatic gear shift to keep the car in a lower gear for better control.
The vehicle's automatic transmission allowed the driver to override the system with a manual mode for specific driving conditions.
During the test drive, the driver needed to override the automatic gear shift to test the vehicle's hill-climbing capabilities.
In situations where rapid acceleration is needed, the driver can override the normal operation of the automatic gear shift.
To handle the rough terrain, the 4WD vehicle featured an override system that allowed the driver to manually control the gear shifts.

Prevail over; "health considerations override financial concerns".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Concern for her family's well-being would override her personal ambitions if the need arose.
In an emergency situation, the need to save lives may override the rules of individual property rights.
His desire for creative freedom often overrides the financial benefits of working in a large studio.
Environmental concerns may override economic gains when planning large-scale projects.
A strict sense of justice and fairness may override personal biases in making important decisions.

Ride (a horse) too hard.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The trainer warned the rider not to override the exhausted horse and give it a break.
After realizing the horse's poor condition, she reined it in to avoid overriding the animal further.
If she continued to override the horse, it could result in serious injury or long-term damage.
The rider's inexperience caused her to override her horse and it stumbled under the strain.
Her instructor advised her to learn how to pace the ride to prevent overriding the horse on challenging courses.

Rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The judge's decision was overridden by the higher court due to a technicality in the case.
Local council's decision to deny the development was overridden by the state government.
The opposition's objection was overridden by a parliamentary majority vote.
In a surprise move, the company's board of directors overridden the CEO's decision to scale down operations.
The city mayor's veto was overridden by a unanimous vote from the council.