reserve

Definition

  • verb: to make arrangements so that you will be able to use or have (something, such as a room, table, or seat) at a later time
  • verb: to hold in reserve
  • often plural
  • synonyms: keep, retain, except

Examples

  • She spoke in a tone of voice that she usually 'reserved' for her students. [=that she usually only used for her students]

  • I will 'reserve judgment' [=will not make a judgment/decision] until I know the full story.

  • We 'reserve' the right to make further changes to the agreement if necessary.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) because it is no accident that you are here. Out of all the people in the world, God chose you to carry out his will. God reserves a place for those that sacrifice themselves in his name, and it is a place... too beautiful to describe. And I envy you, because you get (..)
    2011 TvShow: Dexter Title: Talk to the Hand Season: 6 Episode 11