(video games) One of a set of programmer-determined slots (such as files or memory addresses) for creating a saved game.

(video games) A location found in a video game that allows the player to save their game, often found in non-overworld areas such as towns and dungeons, where saving anywhere is not allowed. Gameplay resumes from the save point used.

plural of save point

(video games) A block of saved data, representing the player's progress in a game, that can be restored at a later time for continued play.

Alternative spelling of savestate

(computing) To write a computer file to disk.

(soccer) The instinctive blocking of the ball by a goalkeeper.

Alternative form of scrimp and save

To scrimp greatly; to economize; to live very frugally, particularly when saving for something.

(transitive and intransitive) To accumulate money, especially for a specific, planned expenditure.