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I want to express that I need to use a new record to replace the original one. For example, after we have re-edited the writing, we might want to save it so that it could replace the original draft. I am wondering if the following expression is correct in a formal letter.

I would like to cover up my old record with the updated one.

Because cover up might seen with the meaning of covering something not good purposefully.

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  • Yes, it sounds shifty.
    – Lawrence
    Commented Jan 17, 2018 at 7:32
  • Thx Dear @Lawrence. So what do you suggest I should use here?
    – exteral
    Commented Jan 17, 2018 at 7:42
  • Consider replace.
    – Lawrence
    Commented Jan 17, 2018 at 8:01
  • What's wrong with simply saying replace?
    – tchrist ♦
    Commented Jan 17, 2018 at 8:56

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I think you need the term 'overwrite'. That's the normal term used in computing for replacing an old record with the new one. The old record is 'overwritten' by the new one - so it no longer exists, in its old form - the new one has erased it and taken its place.

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  • Good. That’s what I want. Thx Jelila
    – exteral
    Commented Jan 17, 2018 at 11:08
  • Great! @exteralvictor 😊
    – Jelila
    Commented Jan 17, 2018 at 12:41

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