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[seɪv] verb I

1) [T] to make it possible for someone or something to avoid danger, harm, injury etc

campaigns to save the planet[/ex]

A cure for cancer would save thousands of lives each year.[/ex]

Nothing can save this company from bankruptcy.[/ex]

2) [T] to make it possible for someone to avoid doing something

Setting down clear rules from the start will save arguments later on.[/ex]

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

If you could tell her, that would save me phoning her.[/ex]

3) [T] to avoid using something such as money, time, or energy, or to use less of it

You can save £25 if you buy your tickets before Saturday.[/ex]

Travelling by plane is more expensive, but it saves time.[/ex]

Democrats argue their plan will save the government money in the future.[/ex]

4) [I/T] to regularly put money in a bank, or to invest it so that you can use it later

Don't wait until you're 40 to start saving for retirement.[/ex]

I've managed to save almost £500 for my holiday.[/ex]

We've been saving to buy a new car.[/ex]

5) [T] to keep or store something so that you can use it in the future

Save some energy for the end of the race.[/ex]

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

6) [T] to keep something for someone by making sure that other people do not take it

Would you please save a place in the queue for me?[/ex]

Save me some dinner and I'll have it when I get in.[/ex]

7) [T] to collect a set of things and keep them for a particular purpose

Save eight tokens and you can get one of these amazing pens![/ex]

8) [I/T] to make a computer keep information that you have put into it

Where did you save the file you were working on?[/ex]

It's a good idea to save frequently.[/ex]

9) [I/T] if a GOALKEEPER saves a ball in a sport such as football, they prevent the ball from going into the net

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save face — to avoid seeming stupid or feeling embarrassed[/ex]

a compromise that allows both sides to save face[/ex]

save face — to avoid being embarrassed or losing people's respect[/ex]

- save on sth

- save (sth) up

- save sth up

II

noun [C]

save [seɪv]

an action by a GOALKEEPER that prevents a ball from going into the net in a sport such as football