reserve reserve /riːˈzɝːv/

noun

1. () 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.
   
   
2. () 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
   
3. () 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
   
   
4. 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
   
5. (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
   
6. 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.
   
   
7. (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions  ( reserve )
   (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
   

verb

1. () 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
   
2. () Give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause  ( earmark , reserve , set aside , allow , appropriate )
   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
   
3. () 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
   
4. 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