save

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save

The goalie made a brilliant save during the penalty kick.

Definition

  1. Verb (Transitive/Intransitive):

    • To rescue from harm, danger, or loss: To prevent someone or something from being killed, injured, or destroyed.
    • To keep and store up for future use; to avoid wasting: To set aside money, time, or resources, or to use less of them so they are not lost or wasted.
    • To make unnecessary; to prevent the need for: To avoid causing someone to have to use effort, time, or money.
    • To preserve a state or condition: To keep something from ending or being lost.
    • (Computing) To store data: To copy data from a computer's working memory to a storage device like a hard drive.
    • (Sports) To prevent an opponent from scoring: To stop a ball or puck from entering the goal.

  2. Noun:

    • (Sports) An act that prevents an opponent from scoring: The action of a goalkeeper or other player stopping a shot from becoming a goal.
    • (Computing) An act of storing data: The action of writing data to a storage medium.
Usage Examples

  • Verb:

    • The firefighter saved the child from the burning building. (To rescue from danger)
    • I try to save a portion of my salary every month. (To keep for future use)
    • Using this shortcut will save you ten minutes. (To make unnecessary an effort)
    • Please save the document before you close the program. (Computing: to store data)
    • The goalkeeper saved the penalty kick. (Sports: to prevent a goal)

  • Noun:

    • The goalkeeper made a spectacular save in the final minute. (Sports: the act of preventing a goal)
    • Don't forget to do a save of your work frequently. (Computing: the act of storing data)
Advanced Usage

  • "to save face": To avoid losing respect or being humiliated.

    • He apologized to save face after the public mistake.

  • "to save the day": To resolve a serious problem, ensuring a successful outcome.

    • Her quick thinking saved the day when the projector failed.

  • "to save (something) for a rainy day": To save something, especially money, for a time in the future when it might be needed.

    • It's wise to save a little money for a rainy day.
Variants and Related Words
  • Saver (n): A person who saves money; a device that reduces the use of a resource (e.g., ).
  • Saving (n): An amount of money that is not spent; the act of rescuing or preserving. (adj): Reducing cost or expenditure (e.g., ).
  • Savings (n, plural): Money that has been saved over time.
  • Savior/Saviour (n): A person who saves someone or something from danger.
Synonyms
  • Rescue: To save from a dangerous or distressing situation.
  • Preserve: To maintain something in its original or existing state.
  • Conserve: To protect something from harm or destruction; to use carefully to avoid waste.
  • Store: To keep or accumulate for future use.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Save up (for something): To accumulate money over time for a specific purpose.

    • They are saving up for a new car.

  • Save on (something): To reduce the amount of money spent on something.

    • Buying in bulk helps us save on groceries.
Related Idioms

  • A stitch in time saves nine: Taking care of a problem immediately will prevent it from becoming much worse later.

    • I fixed the leak right away. A stitch in time saves nine.

  • Save your breath: Used to tell someone it is pointless to speak because no one will listen or it will not change anything.

    • Save your breath; he's already made up his mind.
save

The goalie made a brilliant save during the penalty kick.

Noun
  1. (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
    • the goalie made a brilliant save
    • the relief pitcher got credit for a save
Verb
  1. record data on a computer
    • boot-up instructions are written on the hard disk
  2. retain rights to
    • keep my job for me while I give birth
    • keep my seat, please
    • keep open the possibility of a merger
  3. spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
    • This move will save money
    • The less fortunate will have to economize now
  4. refrain from harming
  5. save from sins
  6. make unnecessary an expenditure or effort
    • This will save money
    • I'll save you the trouble
    • This will save you a lot of time
  7. accumulate money for future use
    • He saves half his salary
  8. spend less; buy at a reduced price
  9. bring into safety
    • We pulled through most of the victims of the bomb attack
  10. to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
    • She saved the old family photographs in a drawer
  11. save from ruin, destruction, or harm

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