If you preserve a situation or condition, you make sure that it remains as it is, and does not change or end. We will do everything to preserve peace. [VERB noun] ...an effort to fit in more students while preserving standards. [VERB noun] If you preserve something, you take action to save it or protect it from damage or decay. More @Wikipedia
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