preserving
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1 protecting from change (v.) B2 Upper Intermediatekeeping something exactly as it is so it does not change or get destroyed.
maintaining something in its original or existing state; protecting from decay or alteration.
ExampleThe city is working on preserving the old library instead of building a new one.
ExamplePreserving the architectural integrity of the historic district requires strict adherence to traditional building methods and materials.
UsageOften used as a gerund acting as the subject of a sentence.
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2 keeping food fresh (v.) B2 Upper Intermediate Cookingtreating food with salt, sugar, or vinegar so it stays good to eat for a long time.
treating food to prevent or slow down spoilage, typically through canning, pickling, or drying.
ExampleMy grandmother spent the whole afternoon preserving peaches in glass jars.
ExampleBefore modern refrigeration, preserving meat with salt was the primary method for ensuring a stable food supply through the winter months.
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3 the process of protection (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe activity of protecting something important, like the environment or a tradition.
the act or process of keeping something safe or alive; preservation.
ExampleThe preserving of local traditions is very important to the people in this village.
ExampleThe careful preserving of these ancient manuscripts has allowed historians to gain new insights into medieval daily life.