salvage
Say it: SAL-vij /ˈsælvɪdʒ/ · verb
What “salvage” means
Save something from damage, loss or a bad situation.
More precisely: To rescue something from loss or damage, or save something from a bad situation.
Example: “A good apology salvaged what could have been a disastrous first date.”
When to use it
Use it practically when rescuing useful things from damage, or when trying to save a plan that has gone wrong.
Similar words
rescue, retrieve, recover
Quick check
A burst pipe soaks your room, but you carry the dry photo albums to safety. What did you manage to do?
salvage or discard?
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salvage
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