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

  • (..) Why the hell didn't you tell me so? - Because there's still some things left to do. - Like what? - The reserve power system's blown... - That's a bunch of horseshit. - We can take off without that. - Yeah, we can. You think that's a good idea? Look, I just wanna get (..)
    1979 Alien