supersede

Definition

  • verb: to take the place of (someone or something that is old, no longer useful, etc.)
  • verb: to cause to be set aside
  • synonyms: suspend, stay, omit

Examples

  • Former stars were being 'superseded' by younger actors.

  • This edition 'supersedes' the previous one.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Maurice always said it was his most precious gift to you. - A will. - Maurice's will is with Port and Dunn. That's an alternate. This would supersede the other if you want it to. It splits up the component businesses of Fischer Morrow. It would be the end of the entire empire as we know it. (..)
    2010 Inception