English · Daily Life
save up
/seɪv ʌp/
[/seɪv ʌp/]
accumulate money
Beginnerverb
Definition
To keep money over time so that you can buy something later.
Example
She's saving up for a new bicycle.
She's saving up for a new bicycle.
Etymology
From 'save' plus 'up', accumulating money gradually.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in talk about money and goals.