verb / noun
save
SAYV/seɪv/
To preserve something against loss.
The woman saves the bowl from breaking by catching it before it hits the floor.
Etymology
Latin salvare meant “make safe.” Rescuing something keeps it from harm; saving it for later extends that protective idea to holding it back rather than spending or using it.
In context
came together to save the state's last remaining cast iron facade building creating possibly the world's most beautiful dental office here to accept the dree house preservation award
More examples
- We saved the leftover soup for tomorrow's lunch.
- Taking this shortcut saves us twenty minutes.
- Save your document before closing the program.
- The goalkeeper makes a diving save to protect the lead.
Forms
save · saves · saved · saving
saver noun — Someone who sets money aside for later.