Definition of "save" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To prevent harm or difficulty.

2. To put aside; to avoid.

noun

1. An instance of preventing (further) harm or difficulty.

2. (computing) The act, process, or result of saving data to a storage medium.

   • If you're hit by a power cut, you'll lose all of your changes since your last save.
   • The game console can store up to eight saves on a single cartridge.

3. (roleplaying games) A saving throw.

preposition

1. Except; with the exception of.

conjunction

1. unless; except

   • Only the parties may institute proceedings, save where the law shall provide otherwise.