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

  • (..) Wants to be one when he grows up. Isn't that adorable? Who the heck am I to crush his little dreams, huh? Right? Look, you probably can't read, fox, but the sign says "We reserve... the right to refuse service to anyone!" So beat it. You're holding up the line. - Hello. Excuse me. (..)
    2016 Zootopia