reserve

/ɹɪsˈɜːv/

/ɹiˈzɝv/, /ɹɪˈzɝv/

[verb] [noun]

to reserve

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to arrange something to be kept for later use

to set something aside and keep it for future use

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

synonyms : allow

appropriate

earmark

set aside

arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

synonyms : book

hold

Reserve

[NOUN]

an area in which animals, etc. are protected

synonyms : preserve

the quality that makes someone refrain from sharing their thoughts or feelings with others

synonyms : modesty

an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

synonyms : second-stringer

substitute

something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

synonyms : backlog

stockpile

the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

synonyms : reticence

taciturnity

armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

synonyms : military reserve

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

synonyms : reservation

(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

Examples

1. In our house, the bigger bedroom was always reserved for my older sister.

2. Fishing is prohibited in this nature reserve.

3. Reserve now and fly half-price.

4. A wild orchid garden is a major attraction at the nature reserve.

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