preserve

US /prɪˈzɜ:rv/

UK /prɪˈzɜ:v/

B1

verb

  • To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
  • To protect something from harm, loss or damage
  • To keep or maintain unchanged or perfect

noun

  • Sweet fruit spread; jam
  • Protected area of land with plants and animals
  • A type of food made from fruit and sugar, such as jam or marmalade.

other

  • To maintain (something) in its original or existing state.
  • To protect (something) from harm or damage.
  • To prepare (food) so that it can be kept for a long time.