preserve
1 verb CONSTR protect TRANSITIVEcaomhnaigh verb we're seeking to preserve the heritage of the area is mian linn oidhreacht an cheantair a chaomhnúthe campaign to preserve the local forge an feachtas chun an cheárta áitiúil a chaomhnú 2 verb maintain TRANSITIVEcaomhnaigh verb coinnigh verb cosain verb it's important to preserve family traditions tá sé tábhachtach traidisiúin teaghlaigh a chaomhnúthe local dialect has been preserved caomhnaíodh an chanúint áitiúilto preserve the peace an tsíocháin a choinneáil, an tsíocháin a choimeádin order to preserve their rights chun a gcearta a chosaintShow full entry
3 verb keep confidentiality, integrity TRANSITIVEcaomhnaigh verb cosain verb the confidentiality of clients must be preserved ní mór rúndacht na gcliant a chosaint 4 verb COOK conserve food TRANSITIVEleasaigh verb salt can be used to preserve meat and fish is féidir salann a úsáid chun feoil agus iasc a leasú 5 noun activity etc belonging to sbhigher education is not the preserve of the young ní don mhuintir óga amháin an t-ardoideachasthat work was seen as a female preserve creideadh gur do na mná amháin an obair sin, ceapadh gur leis na mná amháin a bhain an obair sin 6 noun COOK, FOOD jamsubh fem2 homemade preserve subh bhailestrawberry preserve subh sútha talún 7 noun ECOL reservetearmann masc1