Conserving

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɜːrv/

Conserving (verb)

  1. Use something carefully to avoid waste.
  2. Keep natural areas safe from harm or damage.
  3. Prepare food to last longer by using special methods.

Examples

  • We need to conserve water during the dry season.
  • Turn off the lights to conserve energy.

Common collocations: conserve energy, conserve resources, conserve wildlife, conserve habitats, conserve fruits

Synonyms of Conserving

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Conserving

  • when discussing the opposite of preserving
  • when discussing the opposite of conserving resources