A TERM, REASON, OR JUDGEMENT GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE BEEN AFFLICTED ON THE JOB, YET DESPITE THE EMPLOYEE'S UNDISPUTED EVIDENCE THAT SAY OTHERWISE, THEY ARE TOLD T O "STAND DOWN" OR "PICK YOUR BATTLES". THE TERM IS INTERCHANGEABLY USED AS A MORE PROFESSIONAL WAY OF SAYING "BECAUSE I FUCKING SAID SO AND I AM MORE INTERESTED IN PRESERVING MY OWN EGO AND ILLUSION OF ALWAYS BEING RIGHT THAN ACTUALLY DOING WHATS RIGHT. WE MUST NOT LOOK WEAK". THE TERM IS COMMON PLACE IN WORKPLACES HELL BENT ON THE PRESERVATION OF A GOOD OLE BOY/CLUB MENTALITY WHERE THE RULES ONLY APPLY TO SOME TO GIVE A SELECT FEW WHAT THEY WANT.
SUB-BOSS --" CAN YOU BELEIVE THE FACTS THESE GUYS BROUGHT AGAINST ME ON MY DECISION. WHAT DO WE DO NOW". BOSS-- "DON'T WORRY, WE WILL JUST CLAIM MANAGEMENT RIGHTS. ITS MORE IMPORTANT FOR IT TO LOOK LIKE YOU MADE A SOUND DECISION".
by PUREFUCKINGCOMMONSENSE July 26, 2017
To disregard the wants of your girlfriend while imposing your will on a situation/decision, because you know your way is the right way.
Girlfriend: "Can we please go to Denny's for breakfast!"
Boyfriend: "Manager Override... we are going to Bob Evans."
Boyfriend: "Manager Override... we are going to Bob Evans."
by DirtyBeavis April 08, 2015
M behman
by Dolz November 02, 2018
A position in which the 'stage manager' pushes their partner up against the wings of the stage in order to have sex with her upright. When finished they rush backstage to yell at a techie.
by The stage manager January 31, 2009
to get fucked out of your money
by Nick Drrrrr July 09, 2005
by spinbobert October 30, 2021
by Rod711 August 31, 2011