save

/seɪv/

Rango de frecuencia #561

save

Definiciones

  1. Verbo

    To help someone stay alive or out of danger.

    Ejemplos

    • A passer-by saved her from drowning.
    • We saved a few things from the fire.
  2. Verbo

    To keep something safe.

    Ejemplos

    • The captain worked to save the ship from sinking.
    • They saved the old church from being torn down.
  3. Verbo

    To spare someone effort or trouble.

    Ejemplos

    • I'll save you that work.
    • Taking the shortcut will save you a lot of walking.
  4. Verbo

    In religion, to free someone from sin.

    Ejemplos

    • Jesus came to save sinners.
    • The missionaries believed their work could save souls.
  5. Verbo

    To stop a shot at the goal.

    Ejemplos

    • The goalkeeper saved the penalty at the last second.
    • She dove to save the shot in the last minute.
  6. Verbo

    In baseball, to protect your team's lead and win the game.

    Ejemplos

    • The closer came in to save the game in the ninth inning.
    • He got his thirtieth save of the season.
  7. Verbo

    To keep something to use later.

    Ejemplos

    • Let's save the box in case we need to send it back.
    • She saved the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
  8. Verbo

    To use less of something.

    Ejemplos

    • Save electricity by turning off the lights.
    • We save water by taking short showers.
  9. Verbo

    To make something unnecessary.

    Ejemplos

    • A quick apology would save a lot of awkwardness.
    • Calling first will save you a trip.
  10. Verbo

    To store a file on a computer.

    Ejemplos

    • Where did I save that document?
    • Remember to save your work often.

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