reserve
reserve /riːˈzɝːv/
noun
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(
)
Formality and propriety of manner
(
modesty
, reserve
)
formality and propriety of manner
Her reserve at the formal event was mistaken by some as aloofness.
Her reserve at the formal event was mistaken by some as aloofness.
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(
)
An athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
(
second-stringer
, substitute
, reserve
)
an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
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(
)
Something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
(
backlog
, stockpile
, reserve
)
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
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The trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
(
reserve
, reticence
, taciturnity
)
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
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(military) armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
(
military reserve
, reserve
)
(military) armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
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A district that is reserved for particular purpose
(
reserve
, reservation
)
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
They booked a cabin on a Native American reservation, learning about the local culture and traditions.
They booked a cabin on a Native American reservation, learning about the local culture and traditions.
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(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
(
reserve
)
(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
verb
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(
)
Hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
(
reserve
)
hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
They held back their applause in anticipation
they held back their applause in anticipation
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(
)
Give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
(
earmark
, reserve
, allow
, appropriate
, set aside
)
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
I will earmark this money for your research
I will earmark this money for your research
She sets aside time for meditation every day
She sets aside time for meditation every day
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(
)
Obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
(
reserve
)
obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's
We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's
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Arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
(
reserve
, book
, hold
)
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
Reserve me a seat on a flight
reserve me a seat on a flight
The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
Please hold a table at Maxim's
please hold a table at Maxim's