Meaning of preserving In English

• 0 present participle of preserve

• 1 to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed:

  • to preserve the environment

  • We want to preserve the character of the town while improving the facilities.

  • The agreement preserved our right to limit trade in endangered species.

  • Putting varnish on wood is a way of preserving it.

  • I need to get out of the house from time to time just to preserve (= prevent me from losing) my sanity.

  • preserved fruit

  • oranges preserved in brandy