reserve
gb/ɹɪzˈɚv/ us/ɹɪzˈɚv/
A2
English
~ 2800
lefoglal, tartalék, rezervátum, természetvédelmi terület, félretesz, tartalékol, tartogat, visszafogottság, távolságtartás
VERB
A2
1
lefoglal
A2
Usage pattern:
to reserve [something] [for someone/for a time]
I reserved a table for two at the new Italian restaurant.
Lefoglaltam egy asztalt két főre az új olasz étteremben.
You should reserve your tickets online before they sell out.
Érdemes online lefoglalnod a jegyeket, mielőtt elfogynak.
She reserved a conference room for the meeting next week.
Learner examples
I reserved a seat on the bus.
Lefoglaltam egy helyet a buszon.
We reserved a room at the hotel.
Lefoglaltunk egy szobát a szállodában.
He reserved a table for dinner.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reserve' with 'preserve'. 'Reserve' means to arrange to have something later; 'preserve' means to keep something from being damaged or lost.
Meaning
Arrange in advance for future use
Collocations
reserve a table
|reserve a seat
|reserve a room
|reserve tickets
Synonyms
book (Common in British English, especially for travel and events.)
Antonyms
cancel (To remove a prior arrangement or booking.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|travel
|daily_life
Definition
To ask for something to be kept for you to use later.
To arrange for something to be kept for your use at a later time.
NOUN
B1
2
tartalék
B1
The country has large reserves of natural gas.
Az országnak nagy földgáztartalékai vannak.
We need to keep some money in reserve for emergencies.
Vészhelyzetekre tartalékban kell tartanunk valamennyi pénzt.
The army tapped into its food reserves during the crisis.
Learner examples
The bank has gold reserves.
A banknak van aranytartaléka.
We keep water reserves for emergencies.
Vészhelyzetekre víztartalékot tartunk.
The country has oil reserves.
Meaning
Supply kept for later use
Collocations
oil reserves
|foreign currency reserves
|food reserves
Synonyms
stockpile (Often used for large quantities gathered and stored, sometimes with a military or emergency context.)
Antonyms
shortage (A lack of needed resources, opposite of having reserves.)
Themes
business
|resources
|emergency
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A supply of something kept to be used later.
An extra supply of something that is kept to be used when it is needed later.
NOUN
B1
3
The wildlife reserve is home to many endangered species.
A vadrezervátum számos veszélyeztetett faj otthona.
We visited a bird reserve near the coast.
Meglátogattunk egy madárrezervátumot a part közelében.
The government created a new nature reserve to protect the forest.
Learner examples
We went to the nature reserve.
Elmentünk a természetvédelmi területre.
The animals live in the reserve.
Az állatok a rezervátumban élnek.
The park is a big reserve for birds.
Meaning
Protected land area
Collocations
nature reserve
|wildlife reserve
|game reserve
Synonyms
sanctuary (Often used for protected areas specifically for animals or plants.)
Antonyms
developed land (Land used for buildings and industry instead of being preserved.)
Themes
environment
|travel
|nature
|law
Definition
Land kept for animals, plants, or people to use in a special way.
An area of land kept for a special purpose, such as nature protection or use by a specific group of people.
VERB
B2
4
Usage pattern:
to reserve [something] [for someone/for purpose]
I always reserve some energy for the final lap.
Mindig tartalékolok egy kis energiát az utolsó körre.
Please reserve your comments until the end of the presentation.
Kérem, a megjegyzéseiket tartogassák az előadás végéig.
They reserved part of the budget for unexpected expenses.
Learner examples
I reserve some money each month.
Minden hónapban félreteszek valamennyi pénzt.
Please reserve food for our guests.
Kérlek, tegyél félre ételt a vendégeinknek.
We reserve time for family on Sundays.
Meaning
Hold back for future use
Collocations
reserve judgment
|reserve funds
|reserve time
Synonyms
set aside (Informal, often used about time or money kept for a specific purpose.)
Antonyms
use up (To consume something completely without keeping any part of it back.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To keep something so you can use it later or for a special reason.
To keep something available to be used later or for a special purpose.
NOUN
B2
5
Her natural reserve made it hard to get to know her.
Természetes visszafogottsága miatt nehéz volt közel kerülni hozzá.
He greeted us with polite reserve.
Udvarias távolságtartással üdvözölt minket.
Despite his reserve, he was very kind.
Learner examples
She speaks with reserve.
Visszafogottan beszél.
He shows reserve in meetings.
Visszafogottságot mutat az értekezleteken.
Her reserve makes her seem quiet.
Meaning
Emotional restraint or formality
Collocations
show reserve
|with reserve
|natural reserve
Synonyms
restraint (More formal; emphasizes self-control over emotions or actions.)
Antonyms
openness (Willingness to share feelings and thoughts freely.)
Themes
emotions
|personality
|communication
Definition
Not showing your feelings or thoughts easily.
A tendency to be quiet and not show what you are thinking or feeling.
Grammar
Dictionary form
reserve
IPA
GB/ɹɪzˈɚv/
US/ɹɪzˈɚv/
Syllables & stress
re - serve (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (serve)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: reserve
- Plural: reserve, reserves
Verb
- Base: reserve
- 3rd Person Singular: reserves
- Present Participle: reserving
- Past: reserved
Word family
Forms
reserves
noun
reserving
verb
reserved
verb
Core family
reservation
noun A2
Related words
reservable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unreserved
adjective
Advanced or less common
reservist
noun
unreservedly
adverb
Expressions
in reserve
1/ˈɪn ɹɪzˈɚv/
fixed phrase
Kept aside for later use
Kept to be used later if needed.
Examples
- We still have some supplies in reserve in case of emergency.
- The coach kept his best player in reserve until the second half.
reserve the right (to)
1/ɹɪzˈɚv ðə ɹˈaɪt tə/
fixed phrase
formal
Keep authority to decide later
To say you may decide something later if you want to.
Examples
- The company reserves the right to change the terms at any time.
- I reserve the right to refuse service if necessary.
with (some) reserve
1/wˈɪθ sˈʌm ɹɪzˈɚv/
fixed phrase
Showing caution or restraint
In a careful way, not fully open or certain.
Examples
- She accepted the proposal with some reserve.
- He greeted me warmly but with visible reserve.