preservepre‧serve1 /prɪˈzɜːv $ -ɜːrv/ ●●○ W3 verb [transitive] 
We must encourage the planting of new trees and preserve our existing woodlands.► see thesaurus at protect2to make something continue without changing: the responsibility of the police to preserve the peace Norma tried to preserve a normal family life in difficult circumstances.3to store food for a long time after treating it so that it will not decay: black olives preserved in brine—preservable adjective—preserver noun [countable] → well-preserved
WORD ORIGINpreserve1
Origin:
1300-1400 French préserver, from Late Latin praeservare, from Latin servare ‘to keep, guard, watch’VERB TABLE
preserve
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | preserve |
| he, she, it | preserves | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | preserved |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have preserved |
| he, she, it | has preserved | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had preserved |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will preserve |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have preserved |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am preserving |
| he, she, it | is preserving | |
| you, we, they | are preserving | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was preserving |
| you, we, they | were preserving | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been preserving |
| he, she, it | has been preserving | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been preserving |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be preserving |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been preserving |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- All the names in the book have been changed to preserve the victims' anonymity.
- As a family, we want to preserve the traditions of Jewish culture and religion.
- Early settlers preserved meat by drying and salting it.
- Here's a recipe for preserving fruit in brandy.
- Human organs, preserved in jars, lined the shelves of the laboratory.
- The house is part of local history and should be preserved.
- The new law preserves the national guarantee of health care for poor children.
- We want to preserve as much open land as possible.
- An example is preserved in the Museum.
- And there are still preserved among Christians traces of that Holy Spirit which appeared in the form of a dove.
- Boots are advisable and cameras are essential for those who like to preserve their memories in photographs.
- Britain knows it has to preserve Hong Kong's autonomy.
- He destroyed the heart of the city but then decided to preserve what could be preserved.
- So conservationists hope they can preserve the area's outstanding natural beauty and cater for the tourists too.
- The calculation proceeds for as many time-moments as will preserve the desired accuracy.
- The Forestry Commission are making valiant efforts to re-create these old woodlands, and are trying to preserve the little that remains.
THESAURUS
to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or illness: · Don’t worry, I’ll protect you.· The government wants to protect the environment.· Eating healthily helps to protect against many diseases.
to protect someone from something harmful: · Wearing a hat offers some protection from the sun.· The drug can give protection against cancer.· The law provides no protection.
to protect a person, place, or object by staying near them and watching them: · Police officers guarded the entrance to the building.· He is guarded by armed men.
to protect someone or something when they are in danger of being harmed or destroyed: · Local people are fighting to save the theatre from demolition.· Emergency aid could save millions of people who are threatened with starvation.
to keep something, especially buildings or the environment, from being harmed, destroyed, or changed too much: · The organization works to preserve forests.· There is little money for preserving historic buildings.
to protect something important, such as people’s rights, interests, jobs, health etc: · The deal will safeguard 200 jobs at the factory.· Laws should do more to safeguard the rights of victims.
to put something in front of something else to protect it. Also used to talk about protecting people from unpleasant situations: · He lifted his hand to shield his eyes from the light.· They thought the public should be shielded from the truth.
to provide a place where someone or something is protected from the weather or from danger: · The village is sheltered by a belt of trees.· His family had sheltered Jews during the war.
British English, harbor American English to help and protect someone who has done something illegal, and prevent the police from finding them: · He is accused of harbouring suspected terrorists.
Longman Language Activatorto make something continue to continue something, often something that has been started by someone else: · Who's going to carry on the project when she leaves?· Immigrant families often try to continue cultural traditions.· In the eighteenth century, his research was carried on by Dubois.
to make something continue in the same way or at the same high standard as before: · Air France has maintained a high level of service for many years.· It is best if divorced parents can maintain friendly relations for the sake of the children.
to make something bad continue to exist, especially a situation that is not fair or involves false ideas: · This new book perpetuates all the old myths about the Kennedy assassination.· The proposed law will perpetuate existing economic and class inequalities.
to make something continue, especially when it is difficult and a lot of effort is needed: · She and Laura keep up their friendship through frequent telephone calls and lunch dates.· Environmental groups intend to keep up the pressure until the government changes the law.
to make something good continue because you think it should not be allowed to disappear: · As a family, we want to preserve the traditions of Jewish culture and religion.· All the names in the book have been changed to preserve the victims' anonymity.
to keep something in a particular place · Where do you keep the scissors?keep something in/on/under etc something · We always keep the car in the garage.· My grandfather kept his teeth in a glass next to his bed.· Visitors are advised to keep their valuables with them at all times.
to keep something for a long period of time so that it is ready for you to use when you need it: · Store the medicine in a cool place.· The warehouse is being used to store food and clothes for the refugees.· The government plans to store the nuclear waste at a site in Nevada.
to store something, especially a large object or a large quantity of something, until the time when you are able to use it: · All our furniture is being kept in storage until we can find a new apartment.· The meat is kept in cold storage before being sent out to supermarkets.
to store something such as food for a long time, especially after treating it in a special way so that it does not decay: · Early settlers preserved meat by drying and salting it.· Human organs, preserved in jars, lined the shelves of the laboratory.
to collect and keep a large quantity of something secretly, because you think it might be useful at some time in the future - use this when you think the person who does this worries too much about keeping things for the future: · My grandmother hoards everything - jam jars, plastic bags, pieces of string - her house is a mess.· They've been hoarding food and water, convinced that some kind of catastrophe is coming.
WORD SETSabalone, nounacetic acid, nounadditive, nounaftertaste, nounà la carte, adjectiveal dente, adjectivealfresco, adjectiveambrosia, nounangelica, nounaniseed, nounantipasto, nounappetizer, nounarrowroot, nounbad, adjectivebaker, nounbaking powder, nounbaking soda, nounbanana split, nounbanger, nounbanquet, nounbanqueting hall, nounbarbie, nounbarley, nounbasil, nounbass, nounbatch, nounbay leaf, nounBBQ, nounbean, nounbean curd, nounbeansprout, nounbeef, nounbeefburger, nounbeefsteak, nounbeet, nounbell pepper, nounberry, nounbetel, nounbetel nut, nounbicarbonate of soda, nounbilberry, nounbill of fare, nounbinge, nounbinge, verbbistro, nounblackberry, nounblack-eyed bean, nounblack pepper, nounblack pudding, nounblend, verbblend, nounblueberry, nounboard, nounbolt, verbbone, verbbon vivant, nounbony, adjectivebox lunch, nounbramble, nounbran, nounbrandy butter, nounbrasserie, nounbrawn, nounbreakfast, nounbrisket, nounbroiler, nounbroiler chicken, nounbroth, nounbrown rice, nounbrunch, nounbubble gum, nounbuckwheat, nounbuffet, nounbun, nounbus, verbbusboy, nounbutcher, nounbutcher, verbbutchery, nounbuttercream, nounbutty, nouncafé, nouncafeteria, nouncaff, nouncaffeine, nouncake, nouncan, verbcandy, nouncanned, adjectivecapon, nouncapsicum, nouncaraway, nouncarbohydrate, nouncare package, nouncarvery, nouncassava, nouncater, verbcaterer, nouncatering, nouncatsup, nouncatwalk, nouncayenne pepper, nouncereal, nouncheese, nounchef, nouncherry tomato, nounchickpea, nounchilli, nounChinese, nounchip shop, nounchives, nounchocolate, nounchocolatey, adjectiveChristmas dinner, nounchuck steak, nouncitric acid, nouncitron, nounclotted cream, nounclub sandwich, nouncob, nouncobbler, nouncocoa, nouncocoa bean, nouncoconut milk, nouncoffee house, nouncoffee shop, nouncold cuts, nouncold storage, nouncold store, nouncommissary, nounconcentrate, nouncondensed milk, nouncondiment, nouncone, nounconfection, nounconfectioner, nounconfectioner's sugar, nounconfectionery, nounconserve, nouncontent, nouncontinental breakfast, nounconvenience food, nouncook-chill, adjectivecooker, nouncookie, nouncooking, nouncooking oil, nouncorn bread, nouncorn chip, nouncorncob, nouncorned beef, nouncornet, nouncornflakes, nouncornflour, nouncornmeal, nouncorn on the cob, nouncorn pone, nouncornstarch, nouncorn syrup, nouncottage cheese, nouncotton candy, nouncourgette, nouncourse, nouncover charge, nouncrab, nouncrab apple, nouncracker, nouncrackling, nouncranberry, nouncrayfish, nouncream, nouncream cheese, nouncream cracker, nouncreamer, nouncreamy, adjectivecress, nouncrisp, nouncrisp, adjectivecrispbread, nouncrispy, adjectivecroissant, nouncroquette, nouncrouton, nouncrumb, nouncrumpet, nouncrunchy, adjectivecrust, nouncrusty, adjectivecrystallized, adjectivecucumber, nouncud, nouncuisine, nouncupcake, nouncurd, nouncurdle, verbcurrant, nouncustard, nouncut, nouncutlet, noundainty, nounDanish pastry, noundate, noundefrost, verbdelicacy, noundemerara sugar, noundesiccated, adjectivedevilled, adjectivedevour, verbdiabetic, adjectivedigest, verbdigestible, adjectivedill, noundill pickle, noundine, verbdiner, noundining car, noundinner, noundinner dance, noundinner party, noundinner theater, noundinnertime, noundissolve, verbdoggy bag, noundoily, noundollop, noundough, noundown, verbdrain, verbdredge, verbdried, adjectivedried fruit, noundripping, noundrumstick, noundry goods, noundunk, verbEaster egg, nouneat, verbeatery, nouneating apple, nouneats, nounEccles cake, nounéclair, nounEdam, nounedible, adjectiveeel, nounegg, nouneggplant, nounegg roll, nounelevenses, nounendive, nounEnglish breakfast, nounEnglish muffin, nounentrée, nounepicure, nounescalope, nounevaporated milk, nounfast food, nounfeed, verbfeed, nounfeta cheese, nounfig, nounfilbert, nounfillet, verbfilling, adjectivefilling, nounfilo, nounflounder, nounfloury, adjectiveflyblown, adjectivefoil, nounfoodstuff, nounforage, nounfork, verbfortify, verbfreeze-dried, adjectiveFrench bean, nounFrench bread, nounFrench dressing, nounFrench fry, nounFrench loaf, nounFrench stick, nounfries, nounfromage frais, nounfrozen, adjectivefruit, nounfudge, nounfull-fat, adjectivegaram masala, noungarlic, noungarnish, noungarnish, verbgastronomic, adjectivegastronomy, noungel, verbginger, nounglass, nounglassware, noungolden raisin, noungoody, noungourmand, noungrain, nounGranary, adjectivegranulated, adjectivegreasy, adjectivegreasy spoon, noungreen, adjectivegrill, noungristle, noungrocer, nounground, adjectiveground beef, noungrub, noungruel, nounguava, noungum, noungumball, noungumbo, noungumdrop, nounhalal, adjectivehalibut, nounham, nounhamburger, nounhaunch, nounhead table, nounhealth food, nounheart, nounhearty, adjectiveheat, nounherb, nounhigh tea, nounhome economics, nounhot dish, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveiceman, nounindigestible, adjectiveindigestion, nouninedible, adjectiveinfected, adjectiveingest, verbinn, nouninsipid, adjectiveintake, nounirradiate, verbjellied, adjectivejoint, nounjuice, nounjuicy, adjectivejunk, nounjunk food, nounknuckle, nounkosher, adjectivelaxative, nounlean, adjectiveleavings, nounleg, nounlight, adjectiveliquorice, nounlive, adjectiveloaf, nounlocker, nounloin, nounlotus, nounlukewarm, adjectivelump, nounlunch, nounlunch, verblunchbox, nounlunch break, nounluncheon, nounlunch hour, nounlunchroom, nounlunchtime, nounluscious, adjectivemace, nounMadeira cake, nounmain course, nounmaitre d', nounmaize, nounmandarin, nounmandarin orange, nounmangetout, nounmango, nounmaple syrup, nounmargarine, nounmarge, nounmarmalade, nounmarrow, nounmarshmallow, nounMason jar, nounmasticate, verbmature, adjectivemature, verbmeal, nounmealie, nounmealtime, nounmealy, adjectivemeat, nounmeat-packing, nounmeaty, adjectivemellow, adjectivementhol, nounmentholated, adjectivemenu, nounmess, nounmess, verbmess hall, nounmilk chocolate, nounmillet, nounmince, nounmint, nounmocha, nounmolasses, nounmoreish, adjectivemorsel, nounmouldy, adjectivemouth, nounmouthful, nounMSG, nounmunch, verbmung bean, nounmush, nounmushroom, nounmustard, nounnibble, verbnibble, nounnosh, nounnourish, verbnourishment, nounnugget, nounnut, nounnutcracker, nounnutshell, nounnutty, adjectiveoatmeal, nounoats, nounoffal, nounokra, nounon, prepositiononion, nounorder, nounoregano, nounorganic, adjectiveoverindulge, verboxtail, nounpackaging, nounpacker, nounpap, nounparcel, nounpaste, nounpastille, nounpastry, nounpatisserie, nounpearl barley, nounpectin, nounpeel, verbpeel, nounpepper, nounpepper, verbpeppercorn, nounpeppermint, nounperishable, adjectivepetit four, nounpiccalilli, nounpicnic, nounpicnic, verbpie, nounpilaff, nounpilau, nounpimento, nounpinto bean, nounpit, nounpizza parlor, nounpizzeria, nounplain chocolate, nounplain flour, nounploughman's lunch, nounpoor boy, nounpork, nounpork pie, nounpork rinds, nounporridge, nounporterhouse steak, nounportion, nounpostprandial, adjectivepotato, nounpotato crisp, nounpotted, adjectivepoultry, nounpraline, nounprawn, nounprepacked, adjectivepreservative, nounpreserve, verbpreserve, nounpretzel, nounprovision, verbprune, nounpuff pastry, nounpumpernickel, nounpumpkin, nounpuree, verbquince, nounQuorn, nounrabbit, nounrancid, adjectiverare, adjectiveravenous, adjectiveraw, adjectivered meat, nounreheat, verbrennet, nounrepast, nounreplete, adjectiverestaurant, nounrestaurant car, nounrestaurateur, nounrib, nounrice, nounrigatoni, nounrind, nounripe, adjectiveroadhouse, nounrock, nounroe, nounroll, nounroot vegetable, nounrose hip, nounrusk, nounrutabaga, nounsaccharin, nounsalad cream, nounsalad dressing, nounsalami, nounsalmon, nounsalsa, nounsalt, verbsalt, adjectivesalty, adjectivesandwich, nounsardine, nounsassafras, nounsatisfying, adjectivesatsuma, nounsauerkraut, nounsausage, nounscallion, nounscampi, nounscone, nounscoop, nounScotch broth, nounscratchings, nounseafood, nounseasoned, adjectiveseed, verbsemolina, nounservery, nounservice charge, nounserving, nounset, adjectiveshallot, nounshellfish, nounsherbet, nounshish kebab, nounshortbread, nounshortcake, nounshortcrust pastry, nounshoulder, nounshrimp cocktail, nounside order, nounsillabub, nounsimnel cake, nounsingle cream, nounsirloin, nounsitting, nounskimmed milk, nounskin, nounskin, verbslaw, nounslice, nounsliced bread, nounsloe, nounsloppy joe, nounsmorgasbord, nounsnack bar, nounsnow pea, nounsoda fountain, nounsodium chloride, nounsoft fruit, nounsorghum, nounsoul food, nounsour, adjectivesour, verbsourdough, nounsoya, nounsoya bean, nounspearmint, nounspinach, nounsponge, nounsponge cake, nounsponge pudding, nounspoon, verbspoonful, nounspotted dick, nounspread, nounspring onion, nounspring roll, nounsprout, nounspud, nounsquash, nounsquid, nounstaple, nounstarfruit, nounstarter, nounsteak, nounsteakhouse, nounsteak tartare, nounstew, nounstick, nounStilton, nounstir-fry, verbstodge, nounstone-ground, adjectivestrawberry, nounstring bean, nounstringy, adjectivestrudel, nounsub, nounsucrose, nounsuet, nounsugar, nounsugar, verbsugar-coated, adjectivesugar cube, nounsugar lump, nounsugary, adjectivesultana, nounsun-dried, adjectivesup, verbsupper, nounsustenance, nounswallow, verbswallow, nounswede, nounsweetcorn, nounsweetened condensed milk, nounsweetener, nounsweetmeat, nounsweet pepper, nounsweet potato, nounsyrup, nounsyrupy, adjectivetable d'hôte, nountaco, nountaffy, nountainted, adjectivetakeaway, nountakeout, nountangerine, nountapas, nountapioca, nountaramasalata, nountariff, nountart, nountartare sauce, nountaste, verbtasteless, adjectivetaster, nountasting, nountater, nountattie, nounT-bone steak, nountea, nounteacake, nountender, adjectivetin, nountinned, adjectivetitbit, nountoffee apple, nountofu, nountomato, nountongue, nountop, nountopping, nountop round, nountopside, nountop table, nountortilla, nountough, adjectivetransport cafe, nountreacle, nountrifle, nountripe, nountrotter, nountruck stop, nountruffle, nountub, nountuna, nounturkey, nounTurkish delight, nounturnip, nounturnover, nountutti frutti, nounTV dinner, nounTVP, noununadulterated, adjectiveunleavened, adjectiveunpalatable, adjectivevacuum-packed, adjectivevanilla, nounveal, nounvegan, nounvegetable, nounvegetarian, nounvegetarianism, nounveggie, nounvenison, nounvictual, verbvictuals, nounvoracious, adjectivevoucher, nounwaiter, nounwaitress, nounwalnut, noun-ware, suffixwarmed-over, adjectivewedge, nounwell, nounwell-done, adjectivewell-fed, adjectivewet fish, nounwheat, nounwhite, nounwhite flour, nounwhite pepper, nounwhite sauce, nounwholefood, nounwholemeal, adjectivewhole wheat, adjectivewiener, nounwild rice, nounwishbone, nounwrap, nounyeast extract, nounyoghurt, nounyogurt, nounyolk, nounyule log, nounyummy, adjectivezucchini, nounzwieback, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Motor-racing has largely been a male preserve (=something that only men have been involved with). a priceless work of art that must be kept for posterity
1to save something or someone from being harmed or destroyed: Motor-racing has largely been a male preserve (=something that only men have been involved with). a priceless work of art that must be kept for posterity (=not make any changes) Will the West use its influence to maintain the status quo and not disrupt the flow of oil?
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB Will the West use its influence to maintain the status quo and not disrupt the flow of oil?· Apart from this the frescos were particularly well preserved.· Those of Anne Hutchinson are well preserved.· This is why the buildings in the area are so well preserved.· Her face is quite handsome and well preserved.· The architecture of the gland crypts was well preserved and there was mild goblet cell mucous depletion.· Some of the mummies had long, dark hair and incredibly well preserved faces, even an almost fair complexion.· Some fossils are exceptionally well preserved.
NOUN· Dorothy's own attempt to preserve something from those final Somerset months produced a document more private, but hardly less remarkable.· No attempt was made to preserve the bodies.· The Movement recognised this, as it also recognised that administrative pressures were working against a concerted attempt to preserve religious unity.· The rate of heart contractions increases in an attempt to preserve blood flow to the vital organs.· It was an attempt to preserve her objectivity, but it could not suppress a rising panic.
· I know that it is unnecessary to rip animals to pieces to preserve the balance of nature.· The President urged the Premier to preserve the existing balance of power in arms and geography.· He believed that liberty was best preserved by maintaining the balance implicit in the guiding legal principles of the constitution.
· Huy hoped that the embalmers knew their job, and had preserved the bodies well.· The body was thoroughly examined by physicians, who declared that no chemicals had been used to preserve it.· No attempt was made to preserve the bodies.· He loved life and wished to preserve his body.· Undoubtedly the most modern method devised to preserve human bodies might well be said to belong to the realm of science fiction.· Still preserved at the Monastero Montevergine is the perfectly preserved body of the Beata.· The embalmer washes the body with germicidal soap and replaces the blood with embalming fluid to preserve the body.
· It is astonishing that it should have preserved its character so well when it is close to Zurich.· Their devotion to simple lifestyles and preserving the frontier character of their town is heartening.· Similarly, any proposed redevelopment or new building must actively enhance or preserve the character or appearance of the conservation area.· Is it possible to change school science in this fashion and still preserve the essential character of science itself?· We want to preserve the special character of our old town and city centres.· The admissions policy adopted by the school was designed to preserve the character of the school as a Roman Catholic school.
· Yet these efforts to preserve tradition by isolating society from Western influence were doomed to failure.· They encourage efforts to preserve that potential, and urge continued co-operation in this area.· The trip celebrated a 20-year effort to preserve the rail route.· She urged them to continue their efforts to preserve affirmative action.
· If we use energy efficiently, we help preserve our environment, and save money, too.· Team leader Alan Smith said the nursery was committed to preserving the environment so it did not use peat materials or chemicals.· She recommends that they should be felled and new trees planted to preserve the environment.· One day it could be used by the timber trade as a guide for preserving the environment which pays their wages.· They, and the schools we went to, helped preserve a brown Fifties environment all through our early years.
· Substitute care was seen as supporting parents as well as providing for children's needs, and practical assistance as preserving the family unit.· He felt that to have any chance of preserving the family tradition, a single individual must inherit.· Creevey's fame is based on the amusing letters which were preserved by the Ord family.· Conservatives would like to preserve traditional family roles so that women are discouraged from market-based work.
· Not only would purchasers be preserving the province's heritage, they would be gaining a worthwhile investment.· Small countries if they wish to preserve their national heritage have something serious to worry about.· The National Trust and private owners take a leading part in preserving our almost unrivalled heritage.· Churchill fought the Second World War to preserve the heritage of Britain.· A positive consequence of this is that the church has preserved her spiritual heritage and also maintained her community base.· What they learn in school about writing helps to preserve and reclaim that heritage.· Here the double emphasis upon the need to arrest cultural degeneration and preserve the national heritage was distinctly in evidence.
· The legislation was largely inspired by the priority which the regional parties gave to preserving local cultural identities.· If they do not, they can not preserve their identities or raise children to have both independent and family lives.· Alas, Mr Prosser must preserve his identity, not his disfigurement.· We have seen, after all, that there is no significance in preserving the identity of any particular atom.· The other necessary component was the deceased's name, which through its power could preserve life and identity.· If any country wishes to preserve its identity it must have control of immigration.· It argued that some extra form of local taxation was needed if local government was to preserve its separate identity.
· It can be justified as preserving the independence of the organisation, and the freedom of action to perform its functions.· To preserve independence, Fed governors enjoy secure terms of fourteen years.· She preserved her dignity, independence and way of life.· Through buying the Observer, he preserved the independence of Garvin.· Most of us seek to preserve independence in matters in which the bodily functions of urinating and excreting are concerned.· This was based on an explicit philosophy of preserving the dignity and independence of patients.· This policy preserved the independence of the smaller breweries.· And shareholders should not underestimate the determination of the Jaguar management to preserve its independence.
· This is a key factor in preserving the Panel's integrity and independence from the judiciary.· And to preserve its integrity, the online magazine refuses advertising.· She has not double-glazed the house in order to preserve its architectural integrity.· We are trying to preserve the integrity of the chief inspector.
· This has encouraged manufacturers to doctor products with additives to preserve their shelf life.· Unselflslmess preserves life, whereas love of the ego kills it.· Male speaker It's my duty to uphold the law and preserve life.· People can retell and record their stories, preserving the life they knew for those they leave behind.· The other necessary component was the deceased's name, which through its power could preserve life and identity.· After the three hour charge-up, the pack is automatically switched over to normal charging, to preserve the battery life.· This is so not withstanding the very strong public interest in preserving the life and health of all citizens.· Taekwondo exists to preserve life, not to take it.
· They need to classify their specimens in order to preserve them.· Thus through family stories is the social order announced, and preserved through them as well.· This set of keys is intended to be random and so has no order to preserve.
· Often, in order to preserve peace, she would wander off in the opposite direction, to keep out of trouble.· It was designed only to insure safety against attack and to preserve peace.· To try to preserve industrial peace and control wage inflation governments were forced to adopt a carrot-and-stick approach to the trade unions.· Enable them to see that it is their interest to preserve peace and order, and they will preserve them.· It wants to be efficient and competitive and to preserve social peace and the cohesion of the state with society.
· This wise precaution preserved the Garden for posterity.· It was preserved for posterity with David's Mum smiling away - bless her heart.
· She lived for many years, and preserved a record that she had been treated with Penicillium.· It was intercepted by the Confederates, who read it with enjoyment and preserved it for the record.· Philip Leapor's surprisingly well-formed script is preserved in the records of the Brackley corporation.· In any case provision is made for preserving a record of every marriage celebrated in the country.· Edgware lead the Division Three table by a single point from Tilbury whose 2-1 win against Hornchurch preserved their unbeaten home record.
· During these times it was the unchristian practice of most priests to preserve the status quo by backing the king and nobles.· To compensate, and, anxious to preserve his patriarchal status, he may become querulous and demanding instead.
· I am not merely trying to preserve the tradition of my country.· Have we the right to preserve our traditions, our heritage, our languages?...· Yet these efforts to preserve tradition by isolating society from Western influence were doomed to failure.· He felt that to have any chance of preserving the family tradition, a single individual must inherit.· Our family has caught dolphins since 1919 and we want to preserve the tradition.
· Such small changes are invaluable in giving themes renewed vitality, while at the same time preserving unity.· The Movement recognised this, as it also recognised that administrative pressures were working against a concerted attempt to preserve religious unity.
· State policy will also be used to preserve traditional values, especially regarding family life, religion and culture.
VERB· During the liberation war he served in the Grey Scouts, a mountain reconnaissance team that fought determinedly to preserve minority rule.· We will fight to preserve the Union, a promise which only the Conservatives can give at this election.· It has for years fought hard to preserve the monopoly in giant airliners that it has through the 747.· Additionally, we have fought to preserve the path despite its obvious disadvantage to us personally.· It is fighting to preserve its privileges and its pensions.· Yes, and Li Yuan would fight to preserve the boy, for he honestly believed that he could control him.· Would her body betray her and fight to preserve its fleeing spirit, causing lingering agony instead of swift and final oblivion?· Landry, the former finance minister and deputy premier, also vowed to fight to preserve Quebec's culture and language.
· Please help us preserve it for the future generations.· If we use energy efficiently, we help preserve our environment, and save money, too.· What they learn in school about writing helps to preserve and reclaim that heritage.· But now the decoy helps to preserve the duck population.· To help preserve its treasures Citalia is donating £2 to a crucial restoration fighting fund for every customer booked to the city.· But they have helped to preserve the class system in Britain.· It will help you preserve your independence.
· It conflicts with growth, because growth seeks to increase wealth, and sustainability seeks only to preserve it.· He also sought to preserve wheat for human consumption and issued a proclamation prohibiting the manufacture of starch from wheat.· Most of us seek to preserve independence in matters in which the bodily functions of urinating and excreting are concerned.· Most countries seek to preserve their international credit rating, as long-term loans are required to finance economic development.
· Faced with cuts in grant from central government, they tried to preserve services by charging users.· But activists trying to preserve D.C.· It was mainly books that I was trying to preserve.· It seems germane, although not particularly gracious, to ask why Huckelberry didn't try to preserve the entire ranch.· I am not merely trying to preserve the tradition of my country.· He was just trying to preserve himself.· After all, it is in Washington's interest to try to preserve a framework of order.· The proletariat is trying to preserve it, improve it, and open it to everyone.
· This is not because they want to preserve General de Gaulle's regime.· Most of us really want to preserve a relatively small amount of data.· The middle-aged may want to preserve an order they are accustomed to, or perhaps their careers.· Lomographers want to preserve the camera.· She had wanted it preserved and she had chosen him as a means to this end.· Larchmont Heights residents, too, want to preserve the older bungalows.· And they wanted to preserve the nationalized industries.· However, such plans would have required Melanie to want to preserve her former self.
· It had the effect of driving all parties to the debate into separate corners: the employers wished to preserve the statusquo.· Small countries if they wish to preserve their national heritage have something serious to worry about.· If we wish to preserve a landscape in its present form we must actively direct it towards that end.· He loved life and wished to preserve his body.· It also looks like an original engine if you wish to preserve originality.· What the conservative wishes to preserve varies with the time and place, but certain underlying elements are highly valued.· If any country wishes to preserve its identity it must have control of immigration.· Doctors wished to preserve their clinical freedom to prescribe what drugs they themselves felt were necessary.
We must encourage the planting of new trees and preserve our existing woodlands.► see thesaurus at protect2to make something continue without changing: the responsibility of the police to preserve the peace Norma tried to preserve a normal family life in difficult circumstances.3to store food for a long time after treating it so that it will not decay: black olives preserved in brine—preservable adjective—preserver noun [countable] → well-preserved- roast
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