save over
B1 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To save a file and replace the old version of it, so the old version is gone.
Literal meaning: To save something over (on top of) an existing file — transparent.
Meanings
1 B1 informal
To save a new version of a digital file in place of an existing one, permanently deleting the previous version.
"I accidentally saved over my original draft and now I can't get it back."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Common computing term used in everyday speech. Typically used when someone accidentally or intentionally replaces an existing file.
Commonly used with
file document original version draft copy
Forms
Base
save over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
saves over
he/she/it
Past simple
saved over
yesterday
Past participle
saved over
have + pp
-ing form
saving over
continuous
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