save (something) as (something else)

save (something) as (something else)

1. To assign a name to a particular computer file or folder under which its contents up to and beyond that point will be preserved. I saved the compressed folder as "Jeff's Wedding Photos." Before you upload, you must save your tax return as "LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, DATE."
2. To determine the format in which a computer file will be configured and preserved, either for the first time or as an alteration from a previous format. Please be sure to save your work as a .docx file. Ah, I see the problem. You need to save this as a PDF before you can upload it to the website.
See also: save
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • place (someone or something) at (some place)
  • place at
  • condemn (someone) to (something)
  • condemn to
  • label
  • label (someone, something, or oneself) as (something)
  • label as
  • reinstate (one) in (something)
  • reinstate (one) into (something)
  • reinstate in