supervene upon

/ˈsupərˌvin əˌpɑn/

Other forms: supervened upon; supervening upon; supervenes upon

Definitions of supervene upon

1. verb

   take the place or move into the position of
   synonyms: replace, supercede, supersede, supplant

   replace

   substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

   put back, replace

   put something back where it belongs

   types:

   deputise, deputize, step in, substitute

   act as a substitute

   displace, preempt

   take the place of or have precedence over

   usurp

   take the place of

   oust

   remove and replace

   cover

   help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

   type of:

   come after, follow, succeed

   be the successor (of)