save up

1. Accumulate something for a particular purpose, as in Jan had been saving up her allowance for a new bicycle. [First half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

Once fully implemented, the action is expected to save up to $130 million in costs annually, it added.

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“When I first started in the trades, you had to save up all your money in the event you had to sit for a month or two with no work,” Damme said.

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I would have to save up all year to get one pot.

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But many of those are pensioners, and the chancellor said the over-65s will still be able to save up to £20,000 in cash.

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United said travelers using its app can save up to 30 minutes at the airport.

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