save

/seiv/
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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The goalie made a brilliant save during the penalty kick.