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