save up

/sˈeɪv ˈʌp/

to save up

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: save]

to accumulate or set aside money or resources for future use

synonyms : lay aside

to collect or gather something gradually over time

to conserve or preserve something for later use

Examples

1. I'm trying to save up for my holiday.

2. If you want to have a nice house, you have to work hard and save up money.

3. They have been planning for their golden years by saving up for retirement and investing in their hobbies.

4. I was able to get by with a used car until I could save up enough money to buy a new one.