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US/ˈsæl.vɪdʒ/
UK/ˈsæl.vɪdʒ/
to save something, such as a plan, deal or reputation, that is in danger of failing
In context
The CEO flew to Seoul in a last attempt to salvage the deal.
The team scored in the last minute to salvage a draw.
Workers managed to salvage some machines from the flooded factory.
Words that go with salvage
verb + noun
- salvage the situationsave a bad situation from getting worseThe manager tried to salvage the situation with a quick apology.
- salvage the dealsave an agreement that is about to failA last-minute phone call helped salvage the deal.
- salvage someone's reputationsave someone's good name after damageThe company hired a PR firm to salvage its reputation.