reservationres‧er‧va‧tion /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən $ -zər-/ ●●● S3 W3 noun 
a dinner reservation Customers are advised to make seat reservations well in advance.2[countable, uncountable] a feeling of doubt because you do not agree completely with a plan, idea, or suggestionhave/express reservations (about something) I had serious reservations about his appointment as captain. We condemn their actions without reservation (=completely).3[countable] an area of land in the US kept separate for Native Americans to live on: a Navajo reservation4[countable] American English an area of land where wild animals can live without being hunted SYN reserve, preserve American English: a wildlife reservationCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbsmake a reservation· Didn't you make a reservation?have a reservation· We have a reservation for seven o'clock.confirm a reservation· We will send you an email to confirm your reservation.cancel a reservation· She called the restaurant and cancelled the reservations.NOUN + reservationa dinner/lunch reservation· I'd forgotten to make a dinner reservation.a hotel reservation· I canceled my hotel reservation.an airline reservation· Make sure you have an airline reservation before booking the hotel.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbshave reservations· I have reservations about her work.express reservations (=say that you have reservations)· I did not think it wise to express my reservations.adjectivessome/certain reservations· Despite some reservations, I recommend this book.serious/grave reservations· They had serious reservations about the plan.strong reservations· Five of the committee members expressed strong reservations about the product's safety.considerable reservations· We have considerable reservations about the government's economic proposals.a minor reservation (=not serious or important)· I voted "yes", although I had a few minor reservationsa major reservation (=serious or important)· We have major reservations about his ability to do the job.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- "I'd like a table for two please." "Do you have a reservation, madam?"
- a 50,000 acre private wildlife reservation
- I have to work late tonight, so I cancelled our dinner reservations.
- She packed her bags, then called the airport and made a reservation on the last flight out of Los Angeles.
- There might be trouble getting hotel reservations the week of the festival.
- By 1975, almost everyone on the reservation went armed, and few dared to walk around outside even in daylight.
- I was informed that I was free to make a reservation for the next available seat, which was six weeks hence.
- There are reservations as to its validity because of the small samples and the non-parametric nature of some of the variables.
Longman Language Activatorto arrange to use a plane, train, hotel room, restaurant etc
· I'd like to reserve a seat on the next plane to Atlanta.· Marge and I are thinking of booking a holiday in Malaysia this year.· You'd better book now while they still have a vacancy.be booked up/be fully booked (=all the tickets, seats etc have been booked) · The lady at the bed and breakfast says she's booked up till February.booked solid (=all the tickets for a play, show etc have been completely booked for a long period of time and it is impossible to get any) · The show was booked solid for months to come.
an arrangement you make with a hotel, airline, restaurant etc so that they will keep a room or seat for you to use at a later time or date: · There might be trouble getting hotel reservations the week of the festival.have a reservation: · "I'd like a table for two please." "Do you have a reservation, madam?"make a reservation: · She packed her bags, then called the airport and made a reservation on the last flight out of Los Angeles.cancel a reservation: · I have to work late tonight, so I cancelled our dinner reservations.
especially British an arrangement you make with a hotel, theatre, etc so that they will keep a room or seat for you to use at a later time or date: · I'd like to cancel my booking, please.· Advance bookings for the show currently total more than £100,000.make a booking: · You can make a provisional booking over the phone.
not sure if you should do something or if something is good or right to not be sure whether you should do something or whether it is good or right: · Peter promised that it was all for the best, but I still had doubts.have doubts about: · Any doubts Jo had about marrying him soon disappeared.have your doubts: · We had our doubts about the car's reliability from the start.
to feel that some things about a plan, idea etc are not good or right, so that you think there may be problems or difficulties: · I know you're very keen to move to the US, but I'm afraid I still have reservations.have reservations about: · Many teachers are likely to have reservations about the new tests.
to not be sure whether something is good or right, because you are worried about what will happen if it is done: · We didn't try to stop our son from joining the army, but we both had misgivings.have misgivings about: · Even the government's most loyal supporters have misgivings about changes to the education system.have serious misgivings (=be very unsure): · At the time, many doctors had serious misgivings about the new treatment.
to be unable to say that something is definitely good or right, because there are both good and bad things about it: · I have very mixed feelings -- I want to travel but I know I'll miss my family.have mixed feelings about: · She had mixed feelings about her daughter getting married so young.
to be not sure whether you should do something, because you can think of ways in which it could go wrong: · I was a bit dubious at first, but the water looked cool and inviting, so I dived in.be dubious about: · Most universities are dubious about accepting students over the age of 30.
someone who is hesitant is nervous or unsure about doing something, and therefore pauses before doing it or does it slowly and without confidence: · He was a little hesitant at first, but soon he had told her everything.hesitant about: · I was hesitant about approaching the boss directly.hesitant to do something: · It is not surprising that the government was hesitant to introduce such major reforms.
to not make a definite decision because you have doubts: waver between: · Maya wavered between accepting and refusing his offer.waver about: · If people have been wavering about giving the police information, this could be the thing to make them come forward.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 1verbs I am writing to confirm a booking for a single room for the night of 6 June.
1[countable] an arrangement which you make so that a place in a hotel, restaurant, plane etc is kept for you at a particular time in the future: · Didn't you make a reservation?
· We have a reservation for seven o'clock.
· We will send you an email to confirm your reservation.
· She called the restaurant and cancelled the reservations.
NOUN + reservation· I'd forgotten to make a dinner reservation.
· I canceled my hotel reservation.
· Make sure you have an airline reservation before booking the hotel.
Meaning 2verbs· I have reservations about her work.
(=say that you have reservations)· I did not think it wise to express my reservations.
adjectives· Despite some reservations, I recommend this book.
· They had serious reservations about the plan.
· Five of the committee members expressed strong reservations about the product's safety.
· We have considerable reservations about the government's economic proposals.
(=not serious or important)· I voted "yes", although I had a few minor reservations
(=serious or important)· We have major reservations about his ability to do the job.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES I am writing to confirm a booking for a single room for the night of 6 June. (=say or show that you are not sure whether something is true or right)· Environmentalists began to express doubts about the benefits of biofuels.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· Groups of ten or more should make advance reservations.· Admission is free but advance reservations are required.· Deal with advance reservations. 7.· Admission to the museum and parking are free, but advance parking reservations are required.· After serving its purpose it is returned to the advance reservation section and used for additional future reservations.· Advance payments can be transferred to an advance reservation deposit by using the transfer debit and credit keys. 8.
· Central reservation systems Large groups of hotels which are linked by computer usually operate their own central reservation system.· The 800 number led directly to central reservations -- normally a toll call.· Bands appear in the streets, and folklore groups are dancing and singing in the central reservations and gardens of Funchal.· In the case of a crossing split into two crossings by a central reservation each crossing should be classed as separate crossings.· Mr Clarke said he assumed it had done a U-turn across the central reservation.· She hid in bushes while the fiend ran to the central reservation before losing sight of her and driving off.· Until recently the central reservation had deteriorated into use as a car-park.· How does the central reservations system operate? 10.
· However, we expressed certain reservations about the prevailing approach.· On 12 May it was ratified by the Military Governors, subject to certain reservations.
· The considerable impact of reservation pressure in public libraries has been noted.
· The Opposition have grave reservations about the Bill.· Indeed, Humphrey had privately expressed grave reservations about the war, which Johnson had ignored.
· My only reservation with his classification of roles is that it reflects a Western preoccupation with task behaviours.· They can blunt the Leeds machine and my only reservation is Andy Goram's lack of inches.· My only reservation is about the salt.· My only reservation was the assumption that sleep would come.· My only reservation is that it might be too good.
· I have serious reservations about the power supply being installed inside the box, it really isn't safe enough.· Even some analysts who have serious reservations about enlargement cite a potential credibility problem if the initiative is halted.· If this had not been the case, we would have had serious reservations about participation.· John Kyl, R-Ariz., and other Senate conservatives have serious reservations about it.· The critics went on praising these qualities but even as they did so they began to have quite serious reservations.· Some historians of the war have recently expressed serious reservations about the Titmuss interpretation.· Although a few analysts remained bullish about the market, most had serious reservations.· Despite these serious reservations it was recognized that there was some good academic work being done.
· The employers clearly had strong reservations.· Richard Shelby, R-Ala., has twice postponed hearings on the nomination and expressed strong reservations about it.· We have strong reservations about the use of tranquilizing drugs for the parents of a baby with a congenital malformation.
NOUN· One airline reservation agent, meanwhile, said $ 1, 835.· Call the airline reservation numbers to ask for help.· Would a single airline reservation transaction have value to a future historian?· A lot of the real estate conventioneers make airline reservations so they can get home for Sunday church.· You call to make an airline reservation.· Caldwell, who is single, took a six-month leave from her job at an airline reservations office.· These are the systems that handle accounting at multinational corporations, airline reservations, insurance and banking transactions and stock trades.· He planned to arrive in style, and made his airline reservations accordingly.
· A reservation fee is a charge made to guarantee availability of a room.· The reservation fee is not security for not showing up, it is a payment for reserving the room.
· He collects the reservation form, writes something on it, the third person to do so.· The reservation form and confirmation slip copy are then filed alphabetically in date of arrival order. 6.
· Birmingham Convention and Visitor Bureau offers a hotel reservation service for groups and individuals both before you arrive or on the day.· Airlines run tours, sell junk by direct mail, arrange hotel reservations, while computer companies hardly even handle computer hardware.· You've got our tickets, hotel reservations in Bruges, and so on?· Herself handing over the tickets and the hotel reservations tucked into one of those extra-large birthday cards.· Accommodation International House can also assist with hotel reservations in London.· Please let us know at the time of booking if you would like us to make a hotel reservation on your behalf.
· Birmingham Convention and Visitor Bureau offers a hotel reservation service for groups and individuals both before you arrive or on the day.· A second survey of fiction use indicated that most fiction readers did not use the reservation service.· You will feel confident knowing your independent holiday is backed by the same high standard of our reservations service.· Only a fraction of readers make regular use of the reservation service.
· Central reservation systems Large groups of hotels which are linked by computer usually operate their own central reservation system.· Similarly, other centralised reservation systems are in operation which are not attached to any particular group.· This year the Railway has introduced a fully computerised reservation system to handle bookings for the 11,000 seats that are available.· For example, if airlines share a computerized reservation system this makes it easy to monitor and collude on prices.· How does the central reservations system operate? 10.
· The individual's optimal strategy under such consideration has a reservation wage property.· That is, in spite of revising their reservation wages upwards, they are exiting faster in the second period than in the first period.· The reservation wage is the minimum wage the individual is prepared to accept.· Average estimated reservation wages are £4.8 and 4.3 per day in the first and second periods, respectively.· Model consistency check Estimated optimal reservation wages for the individuals in our sample are used to check the validity of our model.· If the data fit the theory reasonably well, then the post-unemployment wages must not be smaller than the estimated reservation wages.· We then calculate the appropriate reservation wages for the two periods.· Our model would be suspect if the estimated reservation wage exceeded the reported post-unemployment wage.
VERB· Therefore, many hotels work on the principle of accepting a percentage more reservations than there is accommodation available.
· For reservations, see your Travel Agent or call our reservation line on.· Tickets are $ 9, available at Antigone Books and at the door. Call 293-5397 for reservations and information.· The number to call for camping reservations in Yosemite is 1-800-436-7275.· Tickets are $ 9 and $ 11. Call 791-4266 for reservations and information.· Tickets are $ 8 for adults and $ 5 for kids and seniors. Call 881-4288 for reservations.· Tickets range from $ 6 to $ 12. Call 882-7406 for reservations.· Admission is free, but space is limited. Call 327-3405 for reservations and information.
· The 33-kiosk Seville network allows users to scan menus, view pictures of a restaurant's interior and make and confirm reservations.
· Mr Holdsworth expressed reservations about the seventh firm and sought a meeting with the Chief Technical Officer.· Richard Shelby, R-Ala., has twice postponed hearings on the nomination and expressed strong reservations about it.· Schulman expressed reservations about tampering with Wednesdays, since that combination appears to be clicking.· One member, Sally Severino, had the courage to continue expressing her reservations even after the official decision was publicized.· However, we expressed certain reservations about the prevailing approach.· Early on, the Mississippi Republican said he favored her selection, though recently he has expressed reservations.· Some historians of the war have recently expressed serious reservations about the Titmuss interpretation.· Environmentalists expressed reservations about the Dow officials' announcement.
· To make a reservation phone us on 081-460 3188.· Although it cuts down on your freedom, Steves now recommends making make reservations at least a few hours in advance.· Please let us know at the time of booking if you would like us to make a hotel reservation on your behalf.· I was informed that I was free to make a reservation for the next available seat, which was six weeks hence.· But having made that reservation I would like to press the analogy between drama and game even closer.· Pauline had made a reservation at the Waterside Café in Bridgetown for 12.30.· A lot of the real estate conventioneers make airline reservations so they can get home for Sunday church.
· The Carter Administration proposed a similar reservation. 5.
· Are they for domestic only, do they have blackout dates or require reservations weeks in advance?· Space is limited, and reservations are required.
a dinner reservation Customers are advised to make seat reservations well in advance.2[countable, uncountable] a feeling of doubt because you do not agree completely with a plan, idea, or suggestionhave/express reservations (about something) I had serious reservations about his appointment as captain. We condemn their actions without reservation (=completely).3[countable] an area of land in the US kept separate for Native Americans to live on: a Navajo reservation4[countable] American English an area of land where wild animals can live without being hunted SYN reserve, preserve American English: a wildlife reservationCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbsmake a reservation· Didn't you make a reservation?have a reservation· We have a reservation for seven o'clock.confirm a reservation· We will send you an email to confirm your reservation.cancel a reservation· She called the restaurant and cancelled the reservations.NOUN + reservationa dinner/lunch reservation· I'd forgotten to make a dinner reservation.a hotel reservation· I canceled my hotel reservation.an airline reservation· Make sure you have an airline reservation before booking the hotel.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbshave reservations· I have reservations about her work.express reservations (=say that you have reservations)· I did not think it wise to express my reservations.adjectivessome/certain reservations· Despite some reservations, I recommend this book.serious/grave reservations· They had serious reservations about the plan.strong reservations· Five of the committee members expressed strong reservations about the product's safety.considerable reservations· We have considerable reservations about the government's economic proposals.a minor reservation (=not serious or important)· I voted "yes", although I had a few minor reservationsa major reservation (=serious or important)· We have major reservations about his ability to do the job.