hinweg|setzen
Translation
to disregard, to ignore, to defy, to flout
Examples
Er setzt sich über die Regeln hinweg.
He disregards the rules.
Sie setzte sich über alle Warnungen hinweg.
She ignored all warnings.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((über+4)) hinwegsetzen to disregard sth. He disregards his father's advice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ignorieren, missachten; Antonyms: beachten, befolgen
Etymology
From 'hinweg' (away) + 'setzen' (to set, to put). Literally 'to set something away', implying you are putting it aside and ignoring it.
Memory Tips
Imagine physically setting a rule or piece of advice 'away' ('hinweg') from you, thus disregarding it.