save a file
يحفظ ملفًا
Use 'save a file' whenever you want to store digital work permanently on a device or cloud.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Digital action to keep data from being lost or deleted.
- Commonly used in offices, schools, and when using smartphones.
- Often associated with the floppy disk icon in software.
معنی
When you finish working on a digital document and want to keep it on your computer so it doesn't disappear, you 'save a file'. It's like putting a physical paper into a safe folder so you can find it later.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Finishing a task at work
I just need to save a file before I shut down my computer.
أحتاج فقط إلى حفظ ملف قبل إغلاق جهاز الكمبيوتر الخاص بي.
Giving advice to a student
Make sure you save a file every ten minutes so you don't lose your essay!
تأكد من حفظ ملف كل عشر دقائق حتى لا تفقد مقالك!
Asking for help with a document
Could you show me how to save a file as a PDF?
هل يمكنك أن تريني كيف أحفظ ملفًا بصيغة PDF؟
زمینه فرهنگی
The 'save' icon in most software is a floppy disk, a piece of technology that became obsolete in the early 2000s. This is a classic example of a 'skeuomorph,' where old designs are used in new technology to help people understand the function. Interestingly, younger generations often recognize the icon as the 'save button' without knowing it represents a physical object from the past.
The Shortcut Secret
If you want to sound like a pro, just say 'Ctrl+S' (Control S). It's the keyboard shortcut for saving and people use it as a verb!
Save vs. Save As
Be careful! 'Save' updates the current file, but 'Save As' creates a brand new copy with a different name.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Digital action to keep data from being lost or deleted.
- Commonly used in offices, schools, and when using smartphones.
- Often associated with the floppy disk icon in software.
What It Means
To save a file is the digital version of keeping a promise to yourself. You are telling your computer or phone, "Hey, don't lose this!" Whether it is a photo, a homework assignment, or a work report, saving ensures your hard work stays right where you put it. If you forget to do this, your work might vanish into the digital void if your battery dies or the app crashes. It is the most basic yet important habit in the digital world.
How To Use It
You use this phrase as a simple action. You can save a file to your desktop, to a USB drive, or to the cloud. Usually, you say it when you are finishing a task. For example, "Let me just save this file and then we can go to lunch." It is a very flexible phrase. You can use it with specific types of files too, like save a photo or save a document. Just remember, the word save is the action, and the file is the object.
When To Use It
Use this anytime you are dealing with technology. You will hear it in the office when a boss asks for a report. You will use it at school when working on a project. It is also common when talking to friends about photos or videos. If you are helping someone with their computer, you might ask, "Did you save the file yet?" It is a daily phrase for almost everyone with a smartphone or laptop.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use save a file for physical objects. You don't save a file of your car keys; you just put them away. Also, don't confuse it with saving money. While the word save is the same, the context is totally different. If you tell a banker you want to save a file, they will be very confused! Also, in modern apps like Google Docs that save automatically, saying "I need to save the file" might sound a little old-fashioned, though everyone still understands it.
Cultural Background
This phrase became part of our daily lives in the 1980s and 90s with the rise of personal computers. Interestingly, the icon for save in most software is still a floppy disk. Many young people today have never even seen a real floppy disk! It is a funny cultural relic. Even though technology has changed, the language has stayed the same. We still "dial" phone numbers and we still save files even if they are in the invisible cloud.
Common Variations
You might hear people say save your work or hit save. If you are using a shortcut, you might say Ctrl+S it. In more technical settings, people might say export the file or back up the data, but save a file remains the king of simple communication. If you are on a phone, you might say save to camera roll for a picture. No matter the device, the goal is the same: don't lose the data!
نکات کاربردی
This phrase is perfectly safe to use in all English-speaking environments. There are no major social 'gotchas' other than ensuring you are talking about digital media rather than physical objects.
The Shortcut Secret
If you want to sound like a pro, just say 'Ctrl+S' (Control S). It's the keyboard shortcut for saving and people use it as a verb!
Save vs. Save As
Be careful! 'Save' updates the current file, but 'Save As' creates a brand new copy with a different name.
The Floppy Disk Mystery
If you see a square icon that looks like a box with a slider, that's a floppy disk. Even though we don't use them anymore, it's still the universal symbol for saving.
مثالها
6I just need to save a file before I shut down my computer.
أحتاج فقط إلى حفظ ملف قبل إغلاق جهاز الكمبيوتر الخاص بي.
A standard way to explain why you aren't ready to leave yet.
Make sure you save a file every ten minutes so you don't lose your essay!
تأكد من حفظ ملف كل عشر دقائق حتى لا تفقد مقالك!
Used as a helpful warning to prevent data loss.
Could you show me how to save a file as a PDF?
هل يمكنك أن تريني كيف أحفظ ملفًا بصيغة PDF؟
Asking for a specific format variation.
That's a great photo! Save the file and send it to me later.
هذه صورة رائعة! احفظ الملف وأرسله لي لاحقًا.
Informal use regarding media on a phone.
I spent three hours on that drawing and forgot to save the file. I want to cry!
لقد قضيت ثلاث ساعات في ذلك الرسم ونسيت حفظ الملف. أريد أن أبكي!
Expressing frustration over a common mistake.
I'm so glad I saved the file of our last video call; it means so much now.
أنا سعيد جدًا لأنني حفظت ملف مكالمة الفيديو الأخيرة لنا؛ إنها تعني الكثير الآن.
Using the phrase in a sentimental context.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct verb to complete the tech-related sentence.
Don't forget to ___ your file before you close the laptop.
In English, we specifically use 'save' for digital data storage.
Complete the phrase used in a professional setting.
I will ___ the file to the shared drive for everyone to see.
We 'save' files to specific locations like drives or folders.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality of 'Save a file'
Talking to friends about photos.
Save that pic!
Standard daily use.
I need to save a file.
Technical instructions.
Please ensure you save the file in the designated directory.
When to Save a File
At the Office
Saving a report.
At School
Saving an essay.
On Social Media
Saving a meme.
Photography
Saving edited photos.
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt means recording data onto a storage device so you can use it later. For example, I saved the file to my USB drive.
Yes. Downloading is taking something from the internet, while saving a file is the act of storing it on your device.
No, we only use this for digital things. For physical folders, you would say put the file away or file the document.
It is neutral and can be used in any setting, from a casual text to a formal business meeting.
The opposite would be deleting a file or closing without saving.
Yes, save a document is very common, especially for text-based work like in Microsoft Word.
Not always. You can just say I need to save or Did you save? if the context is clear.
It means the computer saves the file for you automatically every few seconds so you don't have to think about it.
It's a casual way of saying 'click the save button'. For example, Just hit save before you leave.
Use a file for any general file, and the file when you are talking about a specific one you are currently working on.
عبارات مرتبط
back up a file
To make an extra copy of a file in case the original is lost.
upload a file
To send a file from your computer to the internet or a server.
delete a file
To remove a file permanently from your device.
corrupt file
A file that is damaged and cannot be opened.
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