reserve

US /rɪˈzɝːv/
UK /rɪˈzɝːv/
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1.

a supply of something kept available for future use

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The country has large oil reserves.
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She kept a reserve of emergency supplies in the basement.
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stockstorecachehoardsupply
2.

a place set aside for a special purpose

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The wildlife reserve is home to many rare species.
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They established a nature reserve to protect the local ecosystem.
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sanctuarypreserveparkrefuge
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a feeling of shyness or caution

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He spoke with some reserve about his past.
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Her initial reserve soon faded as she got to know them.
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restraintreticenceshynessdiffidencecaution
1.

to keep something for a particular purpose or person

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Please reserve a table for two at 7 PM.
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We need to reserve some funds for emergencies.
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bookpre-bookset asidekeephold
2.

to refrain from using or exercising (a right, power, or privilege)

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The company decided to reserve its right to take legal action.
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He chose to reserve his opinion until all the facts were known.
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retainhold backwithholdkeep back
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kept for a special or future use

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The reserve parachute is a backup in case of emergency.
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They have a reserve team ready to play if needed.
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backupspareadditionalextra
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reservedreservationreserve teamreserve currencyforeign exchange reserves