reserve

noun

UK /rɪˈzɜː(r)v/

Word Forms

singular	reserve
plural	reserves

1
countable usually plurala supply of something that a country or an organization can use when they need to
Germany’s coal reserves were concentrated in a few large fields.
The company has steadily drained its cash reserves.
the national bank’s foreign exchange reserves
Synonyms and related words
Collections, stores and sets of things
agglomeration
arsenal
assemblage
1. 1a
  a supply of something that someone has and can use when they need to
  We all have reserves of strength that we don’t realize we have.
  Synonyms and related words
  Collections, stores and sets of things
  agglomeration
  arsenal
  assemblage
2
countable a player who has not been chosen to play in a particular match but who is available to play if needed
a reserve goalkeeper
Synonyms and related words
Players and positions in various sports
all-American
A. N. Other
back
1. 2a
  
  the reserves
  plural a team consisting of players who have not been chosen to play for the main team
  Synonyms and related words
  Players and positions in various sports
  all-American
  A. N. Other
  back
3
countable a soldier or a group of soldiers who are not fighting but who are available to fight
Synonyms and related words
Groups of soldiers
advance guard
battalion
brigade
Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous soldiers
airman
airwoman
batman
4
uncountable the attitude or behaviour of someone who tends not to talk about or show their feelings
Synonyms and related words
Showing no emotions and unaffected by emotions
blank
restrained
impassive
1. 4a
  a feeling of doubt about whether something is good or right
  There was a certain reserve in Josie’s eyes, but in the end she agreed.
  without reserve:
  They have accepted the report’s recommendations without reserve.
  Synonyms and related words
  Uncertainty and being uncertain
  uncertainty
  doubt
  reservation
5
countable Britishan area of land where wild animals or plants are officially protected
Synonyms and related words
Environmental issues
anthropogenic
biodegradable
biohazard
6
countable a reserve price
Synonyms and related words
Prices and costs
price
cost
charge

phrases

in reserve

reserve

noun

US /rɪˈzɜrv/

Word Forms

singular	reserve
plural	reserves

1
countable usually plurala supply of something that a country or an organization can use when they need to
Germany’s coal reserves were concentrated in a few large fields.
The company has steadily drained its cash reserves.
the national bank’s foreign exchange reserves
Synonyms and related words
Collections, stores and sets of things
agglomeration
arsenal
assemblage
1. 1a
  a supply of something that someone has and can use when they need to
  We all have reserves of strength that we don’t realize we have.
  Synonyms and related words
  Collections, stores and sets of things
  agglomeration
  arsenal
  assemblage
2
countable a player who has not been chosen to play in a particular game but who is available to play if needed
a reserve forward
Synonyms and related words
Players and positions in various sports
all-American
back
backfield
1. 2a
  
  the reserves
  plural a team consisting of players who have not been chosen to play for the main team
  Synonyms and related words
  Players and positions in various sports
  all-American
  back
  backfield
3
countable a soldier or a group of soldiers who are not fighting but who are available to fight
Synonyms and related words
Groups of soldiers
advance guard
battalion
brigade
Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous soldiers
airman
airwoman
bombardier
4
uncountable the attitude or behavior of someone who tends not to talk about or show their feelings
Synonyms and related words
Showing no emotions and unaffected by emotions
blank
restrained
impassive
1. 4a
  a feeling of doubt about whether something is good or right
  There was a certain reserve in Josie’s eyes, but in the end she agreed.
  without reserve:
  They have accepted the report’s recommendations without reserve.
  Synonyms and related words
  Uncertainty and being uncertain
  uncertainty
  doubt
  reservation
5
countable Britishan area of land where wild animals or plants are officially protected. The American word is reservation.
Synonyms and related words
Environmental issues
anthropogenic
biodegradable
biohazard
6
countable a reserve price
Synonyms and related words
Prices and costs
price
cost
charge

phrases

in reserve

reserve

verb

UK /rɪˈzɜː(r)v/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	reserve
he/she/it	reserves
present participle	reserving
past tense	reserved
past participle	reserved

1
transitive to keep something so that you can use it when you need to
Strain the fruit, reserving the juice.
Synonyms and related words
To keep something
set aside
collect
set apart
2
transitive to keep something for a particular person, purpose, or situation
reserve something for someone/something:
This section of the car park is reserved for visitors.
Synonyms and related words
To keep something
set aside
collect
set apart
3
intransitive/transitive to make an arrangement so that something such as a room in a hotel or a seat in a theatre is kept for you to use later
Saturdays are busy, so it’s a good idea to reserve a table in advance.
Synonyms and related words
Staying in a hotel or guest house
bookable
book in
booking
4
transitive not to make a decision or judgment until you have more information
I’ll reserve my judgment until I’ve looked at the details of the proposal.
Synonyms and related words
Indecision and undecided
torn
undecided
indecision

phrases

reserve the right to do something

reserve

verb

US /rɪˈzɜrv/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	reserve
he/she/it	reserves
present participle	reserving
past tense	reserved
past participle	reserved

1
intransitive/transitive to make an arrangement so that something such as a room in a hotel or a seat in a theater is kept for you to use later
Saturdays are busy, so it’s a good idea to reserve a table in advance.
Synonyms and related words
Staying in a hotel or guest house
bookable
book in
booking
2
transitive to keep something so that you can use it when you need to
Strain the fruit, reserving the juice.
Synonyms and related words
To keep something
set aside
collect
store up
3
transitive to keep something for a particular person, purpose, or situation
reserve something for someone/something:
This section of the parking lot is reserved for visitors.
She reserves that dazzling smile for the cameras.
Synonyms and related words
To keep something
set aside
collect
store up
4
transitive not to make a decision or judgment until you have more information
I’ll reserve my judgment until I’ve looked at the details of the proposal.
Synonyms and related words
Indecision and undecided
undecided
indecisive
irresolute

phrases

reserve the right to do something

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