overriding

adjective (overriding); also the -ing form of the verb override (override, overrides, overrode, overridden, overriding)

«overriding» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

adjective: More important than anything else: "Safety is the overriding concern." tree →
verb form: Cancelling or taking control of a decision, setting or machine, as in "overriding the alarm" or "overriding a rule". tree →

In the lessons

In formal writing and the news, "the overriding aim / concern / priority" means the most important one. In computing and machines, overriding a setting means taking manual control. In school rules, a teacher may be overriding an earlier decision. Phrases: overriding concern, overriding importance, overriding priority.

Examples

Safety is the overriding concern on a school trip. tree →
Her overriding wish was to see her grandmother again. tree →
The pilot was overriding the autopilot to land the plane. tree →
Winning was not the overriding aim; having fun was. tree →
The head teacher is overriding the old rule about phones. tree →
Of overriding importance is that everyone gets home safely. tree →

Note

"Overriding" (most important) is quite formal. The verb is irregular: override, overrode, overridden. Do not confuse with "overwriting" (writing over something, like saving over a file).

On Mova

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