save

US /sev/

UK /seɪv/

A1

verb

  • To make your computer keep a file
  • To keep for future use
  • To make something unnecessary; prevent
  • To keep money so that you will have it later
  • To keep something for future use, such as money
  • To keep or rescue someone or something from harm
  • To prevent a player in a game from scoring a goal
  • To avoid the unnecessary waste of energy, etc.

preposition

  • Except; not including

noun

  • Preventing a player in a game from scoring a goal