сохрани́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• conserve verb To use something carefully so it lasts, or to prevent it from being wasted or damaged.
• keep verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
• preserve verb To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.
• retain verb To keep possession of something instead of losing or giving it up.
• save verb To rescue someone or something from harm or danger.

Senses

сохрани́ть is used for these senses in English:

• conserve (transitive) To save for later use, sometimes by the use of a preservative.
• keep (transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
• preserve To maintain throughout; to keep intact.
• retain To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.
• save (transitive, intransitive, computing, video games) To write a file to disk or other storage medium.
• save (transitive) To store for future use.

conserve — full definition

1. verb To use something carefully so it lasts, or to prevent it from being wasted or damaged.
2. noun A thick jam-like preserve made from whole or chunked fruit.

keep — full definition

1. verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
2. verb To continue doing something, or to stay in a particular state.
3. verb To look after, guard, or support someone or something.
4. verb To honour or fulfil a promise, rule, or appointment.
5. noun The central, most heavily fortified tower of a castle.

Related Russian words