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

  • (..) We know about it. But the elephant enclosure has been like this for three years. This cannot be remedied overnight. For the challenges ahead, we have to draw on our reserves. It is essential that we look at our work critically. Who was the idiot who invented the shower in the terrarium! (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo