reserve
reserve Lexical Profile
reserve Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To arrange for a room, seat, ticket, or table to be kept for the use of a particular person.
"I called the restaurant early to reserve a table for six on Friday evening."
To keep back or save something for future use or a special purpose.
"You should reserve some of your energy for the steep climb at the end of the trail."
To retain or hold onto a legal right, power, or authority.
"The management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without a valid ticket."
To refrain from delivering or finalizing a judgment, decision, or opinion until more information is available.
"The committee decided to reserve judgment until the full audit report was published."
• noun
A supply of a commodity, resource, or funds not needed for immediate use but available if required.
"The central bank maintains a large reserve of foreign currency to stabilize the economy."
A protected area of land or water managed to conserve wildlife, plants, and natural habitats.
"We spent the morning birdwatching in a coastal nature reserve."
An extra player on a sports team who serves as a substitute, or a military force kept out of regular active duty until an emergency arises.
"Several talented reserves were called onto the field during the final quarter."
A lack of warmth or openness in manner or expression; self-restraint in showing feelings or opinions.
"It took several months for her natural reserve to melt away around her new colleagues."
• adjective
Kept back or set aside as a backup or substitute for future or emergency use.
"The coach sent in the reserve goalkeeper during the second half of the match."
• Rhymes for reserve
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'reserver', which derives from Latin 'reservare' ('to keep back, save up'), formed from 're-' ('back') and 'servare' ('to keep, guard, or protect').