v. & n.
--v.tr. (past -rode; past part. -ridden)
1. have or claim precedence or superiority over (an overriding consideration).
2 a intervene and make ineffective. b interrupt the action of (an automatic device) esp. to take manual control.
3 a trample down or underfoot. b supersede arrogantly.
4 extend over, esp. (of a part of a fractured bone) overlap (another part).
5 ride over (enemy country).
6 exhaust (a horse etc.) by hard riding.
--n.
1. the action or process of suspending an automatic function.
2 a device for this.