American English pronunciation
How to pronounce overriding
IPA transcription: ['oʊvɚ,ɹaɪdɪŋ]
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['oʊvɚ,ɹaɪdɪŋ]
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Verb
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rule against
“The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill”
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prevail over
“health considerations override financial concerns”
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counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
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ride (a horse) too hard
Adjective
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having superior power and influence
“the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism”
Usage examples
- In his statement, the judge emphasised the overriding need to protect children.