Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

salvage

verb
/ˈsæl.vɪdʒ/
Definition
To rescue or save something from loss or destruction.
Examples
  • After the storm, the team worked to salvage anything they could from the wreckage.
  • They hoped to salvage the old ship before it sunk completely.
  • Despite the fire, firefighters managed to salvage important documents from the building.
Meaning
The act of recovering something of value from a situation where it could be lost or damaged.
Synonyms
  • recover
  • rescue
  • retrieve
  • save
  • restore