reserve
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.
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.
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.
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.
Not showing your feelings or thoughts easily.
A tendency to be quiet and not show what you are thinking or feeling.
- Base: reserve
- Plural: reserve, reserves
- Base: reserve
- 3rd Person Singular: reserves
- Present Participle: reserving
- Past: reserved
in reserve
1Kept aside for later use
Kept to be used later if needed.
- 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)
1Keep authority to decide later
To say you may decide something later if you want to.
- The company reserves the right to change the terms at any time.
- I reserve the right to refuse service if necessary.
with (some) reserve
1Showing caution or restraint
In a careful way, not fully open or certain.
- She accepted the proposal with some reserve.
- He greeted me warmly but with visible reserve.