C1verbenvironmentnature
US/kənˈsɜːrv/
UK/kənˈsɜːv/
to use something carefully so it lasts longer; to protect something from harm or loss
In context
Turn off the air conditioner when you go out to conserve energy.
The project aims to conserve the last wild elephants in Dong Nai.
Plants close tiny holes in their leaves to conserve water on hot days.
Words that go with conserve
verb + noun
- conserve energySmart lights help offices conserve energy at night.
- conserve waterResidents were asked to conserve water during the drought.
- conserve resourcesRecycling helps conserve natural resources.
- conserve wildlifeFormer hunters are now paid to conserve wildlife instead of killing it.
- conserve biodiversityProtected areas are created to conserve biodiversity.
- conserve heatPenguins huddle together to conserve heat.