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Definition save in British English

save verb

verb
/seɪv/
1

to make it possible for someone or something to avoid danger, harm, injury etc

Example

campaigns to save the planet/rainforest/whale

Example

A cure for lung cancer would save thousands of lives each year.

Example

Only hard work will save this company from bankruptcy.

Synonyms and related words
protect defend save
1.1

in the Christian religion, to make someone no longer be influenced by the power of evil so that they can go to heaven when they die

Synonyms and related words
amen anthem baptise
2

to avoid using something such as money, time, or energy, or to use less of it

Example

You can save £25 if you buy your tickets before Saturday.

Example

Travelling by plane is more expensive, but it saves time.

Example

Democrats argue their plan will save the government money in the future.

Example

Save up to £10 on your next purchase with this coupon.

Synonyms and related words
lay down lay up save on
3

to make it possible for someone to avoid doing something

Example

Setting down clear rules from the start will save arguments later on.

Example

If you get some milk on your way home, it'll save me a trip to the shops.

Example

If you could tell her, that would save me phoning her.

Example

Buying a machine with a grass box saves you the bother of raking up the grass.

Synonyms and related words
protect defend save
4

to keep or store something so that you can use it in the future

Example

Let's have one piece of cake now and save the rest for later.

Example

Save some energy for the end of the race.

Synonyms and related words
set aside collect set apart
4.1

to collect a set of things and keep them for a particular purpose

Example

Save eight tokens and you can get one of these amazing pens!

Synonyms and related words
antiquarian antiquarian antique
4.2

to regularly put money in a bank or invest it so that you can use it later

Example

I've managed to save almost £500 for my holiday.

Example

Don't wait until you're 40 to start saving for retirement.

Example

We've been saving to buy a new car.

Synonyms and related words
bank bank in borrow hedge taper have skin in the game
4.3

to keep something for someone by making sure that other people do not take it

Example

Would you please save a place in the queue for me?

Example

Save me some dinner and I'll have it when I get in.

Synonyms and related words
set aside collect set apart
5

to make a computer keep information that you have put into it

Example

Where did you save the file you were working on?

Example

It's a good idea to save frequently.

Synonyms and related words
access archive back up
6

if a goalkeeper saves a ball in a sport such as football, they prevent the ball from going into the net

Example

Dearden saved a penalty in the second half.

Synonyms and related words
a clean sheet aggregate all
Definition save in British English