Definitions

1. verb

to use or manage something, especially a natural resource, in a way that prevents waste and preserves it for future use

“The company is trying to conserve water by installing low-flow showerheads.”

2. noun

a natural resource or a part of the environment that is protected or preserved

“The government established a national park to conserve the area’s unique wildlife and ecosystems.”

3. verb

to save or keep something from being wasted or destroyed

“The volunteers worked hard to conserve the historic building from being demolished.”