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Definition salvage in American English

salvage verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈsælvɪdʒ/
1

to save property or possessions from a building that has been damaged or destroyed in a fire, flood, etc.

Example

Terrified residents tried desperately to salvage belongings from their devastated homes.

Synonyms and related words
medevac rescue rescue
1.1

to save a ship or the things that it is carrying when it has been damaged or sunk

Synonyms and related words
medevac rescue rescue founder keel over raise
2

to succeed in achieving something in a situation or action that has been a failure

Example

He had put a lot of effort into trying to salvage their relationship.

Example

France salvaged some pride with a victory over Ireland in Paris.

Synonyms and related words
cope overcome carry off
Definition salvage in American English