Meaning & Definition of Reserve in English

1. Formality and propriety of manner

2. Something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

3. An athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

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

5. A district that is reserved for particular purpose

6. Armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

7. The trait of being uncommunicative

• Not volunteering anything more than necessary

1. Hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

• "They held back their applause in anticipation"

2. Give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• "I will earmark this money for your research"

• "She sets aside time for meditation every day"

3. Obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

• "We managed to reserve a table at maxim's"

4. Arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

• "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"