reserve
noun
- 1
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
- 2
formality and propriety of manner
- 3
armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
- 4
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
- 5
an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
- 6
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
- 7
(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
verb
- 1
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
I will earmark this money for your research
She sets aside time for meditation every day
- 2
obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's
- 3
hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
they held back their applause in anticipation
- 4
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
reserve me a seat on a flight
The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
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