reserves
/rɪˈzɜrvz/
verb
- Keeps something for a particular person, purpose, or later use.
- She reserves a table at the restaurant every Friday night.
- The library reserves the study rooms for students who book ahead.
- He reserves his best jokes for the end of his speech.
- Sets aside or holds back something, such as an opinion or judgment, for a later time.
- They reserve their criticism until after the presentation.
- I reserve the right to change my mind about the trip.
- The judge reserves her decision until she hears all the evidence.
noun
- Supplies of something that are kept for future use, especially in an emergency.
- We keep a few reserves of canned food in the basement.
- The country has large reserves of oil and natural gas.
- The hospital's blood reserves were running low after the accident.
- Military forces that are not on active duty but can be called upon when needed.
- He served in the army reserves for ten years.
- Many soldiers in the reserves train one weekend each month.
- The government called up the reserves to help with the disaster relief.
- Areas of land kept for a special purpose, such as protecting wildlife or natural resources.
- We hiked through a forest reserve that had been untouched for decades.
- The government established marine reserves to preserve coral reefs.
- The nature reserves in Africa protect endangered animals.
- A shy or quiet manner; the tendency to keep one's feelings private.
- His natural reserve made him seem distant at first.
- The child's reserve melted away once she felt comfortable.
- She spoke with reserve, choosing her words carefully.
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