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

  • (..) was Willie Santiago poisoned? Yes. Thank you, sir. I have no more questions. Commander, you may step down. Please the court, while we reserve the right to call rebuttal witnesses... the government rests. We'll stand in recess until , Monday the th... at which time, the defense (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men