Salvage ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Salvage ( verb )

1. To rescue (goods or property) from a shipwreck, fire, or other disaster.
2. To save (something) from failure, destruction, or neglect; recover or rescue.
3. To make use of something that would otherwise be discarded or wasted.

Origin:

From middle english, from old french salvage, from latin salvus ("safe") + -age.

Examples:

1. They were able to salvage some of the ship's cargo after the shipwreck.
2. The fire department worked hard to salvage as much of the building as they could.
3. He managed to salvage the project by working overtime and finding a solution.
4. They salvaged the old car and turned it into a classic car.
5. The company was able to salvage some of their reputation by issuing a public apology.

(As a noun)

Salvage ( noun )

1. To rescue (goods or property) from a shipwreck, fire, or other disaster.
2. To save (something) from failure, destruction, or neglect; recover or rescue.
3. To make use of something that would otherwise be discarded or wasted.

Origin:

From middle english, from old french salvage, from latin salvus ("safe") + -age.

Examples:

1. They were able to salvage some of the ship's cargo after the shipwreck.
2. The fire department worked hard to salvage as much of the building as they could.
3. He managed to salvage the project by working overtime and finding a solution.
4. They salvaged the old car and turned it into a classic car.
5. The company was able to salvage some of their reputation by issuing a public apology.