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

  • (..) this time, the evidence was conclusive. The evidence... The evidence... Mr captain, you forget that we are on the front. Seems you are a reserve officer. Otherwise, you wouldn't talk like that about such a crime. Yes, you are right. I was a lawyer in peacetime. But now... I'm a reserve officer too! (..)
    1965 Forest of the Hanged