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IELTS word

conserve

/kənˈsərv/verb

English definition

to protect something and avoid wasting it

Common phrases / collocations

  1. conserve energy
  2. conserve water
  3. conserve wildlife

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    She turned off the tap to conserve water.

  2. 2.

    Better insulation helps conserve energy.

  3. 3.

    The reserve was created to conserve wildlife.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A person turns off a tap and saves leftover water for plants.
to protect something and avoid wasting it
1stop waste
2save resources
use less→protect the supply