1pre·serve 
/prɪˈzɚv/ verb
pre·serves; pre·served; pre·ser·ving /prɪˈzɚv/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to keep (something) in its original state or in good condition
▪ The committee is in charge of preserving [=maintaining] the city's historical buildings. ▪ The fossil was well preserved. 2 : to keep (something) safe from harm or loss : protect
▪ These laws are intended to help preserve our natural resources. ▪ They are fighting to preserve their rights as citizens. ▪ a subtance that helps preserve wood 3 : to prevent (food) from decaying
▪ The peaches are preserved in syrup. ▪ Salt can be used to preserve meat.
▪ The committee is in charge of preserving [=maintaining] the city's historical buildings. ▪ The fossil was well preserved.
▪ These laws are intended to help preserve our natural resources. ▪ They are fighting to preserve their rights as citizens. ▪ a subtance that helps preserve wood
▪ The peaches are preserved in syrup. ▪ Salt can be used to preserve meat.
— pre·serv·er noun, plural pre·serv·ers [count]
▪ The police should be preservers of law and order. — see also life preserver
▪ The police should be preservers of law and order. — see also life preserver
