reserve

verb
UK: /rɪˈzɜːv/
US: /rɪˈzɜːrv/

  1. To keep something for future use.

    1. Can you reserve a seat for me?
    2. I'd like to reserve a table for two at 8 PM at your restaurant.

  2. To arrange for a place, service etc. to be kept for someone to use at a later date.

    1. We reserve the right to change the tour schedule.
    2. The hotel allows guests to reserve rooms online and by telephone.

Synonyms

supply keep retain stock store
reserve noun

  1. An extra supply of something that is available to be used if needed.

    1. I have a reserve of water.
    2. The team captain is in reserve for the final game if needed.

  2. An area of land protected for animals and plants.

    1. This area is a nature reserve.
    2. The Amazon rainforest is an important reserve for biodiversity.
reserve adjective

  1. Kept specially for a particular person or purpose.

    1. This seat is reserve for Mrs. Smith.
    2. The library has a reserve collection of rare books.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reserve" in English means: To keep something for future use., To arrange for a place, service etc. to be kept for someone to use at a later date..

The phonetic transcription of "reserve" is /rɪˈzɜːv/ in British English and /rɪˈzɜːrv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reserve": supply, keep, retain, stock, store.

Example usage of "reserve": "Can you reserve a seat for me? ". More examples on the page.