save
UK[seɪv]US[seɪv]
v
to keep someone or something safe from harm, loss, or unwanted change
v
to keep money or something else for use in the future
v
to make it unnecessary for someone to do or use something
v
to store information in a computer by giving it a special instruction
n
an action that prevents an opponent from scoring in games like soccer or hockey
Etymology
the english verb 'save' originates from the old french 'sauver', meaning 'to protect, keep safe'. this french term, in turn, descended from the late latin 'salvare', a derivative of the classical latin 'salvus', meaning 'safe, unharmed'. the latin 'salvus' is believed to have its roots in the proto-indo-european base sol-, conveying a sense of wholeness and integrity. the semantic journey thus flows from the ancient concept of being whole and unharmed, through the latin and french notions of protection, to the modern english cluster of meanings encompassing rescue, preservation, and economical storage.
Analysis
the word is a simplex form derived from a single root.
Examples
the firefighters managed to save everyone from the burning building.
she tries to save a portion of her salary every month.
the goalkeeper made a spectacular save in the final minute of the game.