As a Noun: 1. The act of collecting money by not spending it, or the money itself. English = saving, savings. 2. The act of causing something to remain in the same state or place; the act of continuing to have something. English = retention, keeping. 3. The helping of someone avoid harm or escape from a dangerous or unpleasant situation. English = rescue. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To gradually collect money by not spending it, usually so that you can buy something that you want. English = save. 2. To cause something to remain in the same state or place; to continue to have something. English = retain, keep. 3. To help someone avoid harm or to escape from a dangerous or unpleasant situation. English = save, rescue.