save definition

1. (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
• examples: the goalie made a brilliant save
• examples: the relief pitcher got credit for a save
2. to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
• examples: She saved the old family photographs in a drawer
3. bring into safety
• examples: We pulled through most of the victims of the bomb attack
4. spend less; buy at a reduced price
5. accumulate money for future use
• examples: He saves half his salary
6. make unnecessary an expenditure or effort
• examples: This will save money
• examples: I'll save you the trouble
• examples: This will save you a lot of time
7. spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
• examples: This move will save money
• examples: The less fortunate will have to economize now