save

/sāv/

intransitive verb

1. To rescue from harm, danger, or loss.
   The lifeguard saved the struggling swimmer.
2. To prevent from dying.
   The doctors saved the patient.
3. To set free from the consequences of sin; redeem.
   prayed to save his soul.
4. To keep in a safe or healthy condition.
   God save King Richard!
5. To hold back for future use.
   saved his best song for the encore.
6. To avoid spending (money) so as to keep or accumulate it.
7. To avoid spending (money or time) in an amount less than what circumstances normally require.
   saved $25 at the sale; saved 15 minutes by taking a shortcut.
8. To prevent the waste or loss of; conserve.
   bought an efficient device that saves electricity.
9. To treat with care by avoiding fatigue, wear, or damage; spare.
   wore sunglasses to save his eyesight.
10. To make unnecessary; obviate.
    By carrying two bags you can save an extra trip.
11. To spare (someone) from having to do something.
12. (Sports) To prevent (a goal) from being scored by blocking a shot. Used of a goalie.
13. To prevent an opponent from scoring (a point).
14. To preserve a victory in (a game).
15. (Baseball) To preserve (another pitcher's win) by protecting one's team's lead during a stint of relief pitching.
16. (Computers) To copy (a file) from a computer's main memory to a disk or other storage medium.
17. To avoid waste or expense; economize.
18. To accumulate money.
    saving for a vacation.
19. To preserve a person or thing from harm or loss.