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Save up

/seɪv ʌp/

B1

PreIntermediate

1. To accumulate money for a specific purpose.

  • She plans to save up enough to buy a new car.
  • He's saving up for a summer trip to Europe.
  • They need to save up for a house deposit.
  • We're saving up to get the kitchen remodeled.
  • I have been saving up all year for Christmas presents.

2. To withhold from spending to build up savings over time.

  • It's wise to save up a portion of each paycheck.
  • I save up by avoiding unnecessary expenses.
  • We save up our loose change in a jar.
  • Most families must save up for unforeseen emergencies.
  • Children are taught to save up for things they really want.

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