English / phrasal verb

save up

MEANING IN ENGLISH

to gradually accumulate money over time to buy something desired; To keep money aside gradually for a specific future purpose or emergency

In context

They are trying to save up to buy their first house.

He managed to save up enough cash for a new bicycle.

Synonyms

put aside money,accumulate savings,set aside funds

Antonyms

spend,squander,waste

Collocations

save up for an emergency,save up money,save up for travel insurance