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to reserve
01
to arrange something to be kept for later use
Transitive: to reserve a place or service
Example
They reserved a table at the restaurant for their anniversary dinner.
They reserved tickets to the concert months in advance to secure their attendance.
He reserved a rental car for the weekend getaway to explore the countryside.
02
to set something aside and keep it for future use
Transitive: to reserve a resource
Example
The chef frequently reserves a portion of the ingredients for tomorrow 's specials.
The company reserves a portion of its profits each quarter for investment in research and development.
After completing the first coat of paint, reserve some of the paint for touch-ups later.
03
to keep something for a specific purpose or use
Transitive: to reserve sth for a purpose
Example
The government reserves certain lands for national parks.
The park reserves certain areas for picnics and gatherings.
The manager reserved some extra time for the meeting.
Reserve
01
an area in which animals, etc. are protected
02
a tendency to keep one's thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself
03
an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
04
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
05
armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
06
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
07
(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
08
a high-quality wine that has been aged longer or selected with extra care by the winemaker
Example
They reserved a table at the restaurant for their anniversary dinner.
They reserved tickets to the concert months in advance to secure their attendance.
He reserved a rental car for the weekend getaway to explore the countryside.
The company reserved seats for the conference attendees, ensuring everyone had a place to sit.
She reserved a hotel room online before her trip to ensure accommodation upon arrival.
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