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reserve

rɪˈzəːv

Meanings

verb

retain for future use.
E.g. roll out half the dough and reserve the other half
arrange for (a room, seat, ticket, etc.) to be kept for the use of a particular person.
E.g. a place was reserved for her in the front row
refrain from delivering (a judgement or decision) without due consideration or evidence.
E.g. I'll reserve my views on his ability until he's played again

noun

a supply of a commodity not needed for immediate use but available if required.
E.g. Australia has major coal, gas, and uranium reserves
a body of troops withheld from action to reinforce or protect others, or additional to the regular forces and available in an emergency.
E.g. the men were stationed as a central reserve ready to be transported wherever necessary
an extra player who is a possible substitute in a team.
E.g. he was reserve hooker for the World Cup team
a place set aside for special use.
a lack of warmth or openness in manner or expression.
E.g. she smiled and some of her natural reserve melted
short for reserve price.
(in the decoration of ceramics or textiles) an area in which the original material or background colour remains visible.

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