Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɜrv/
noun an area of land set aside for a specific purpose
A1 I made a reserve for a table at the restaurant.
A2 She put a reserve on the last available room in the hotel.
B1 You need to make a reserve for the conference before it gets fully booked.
B2 The company has a large reserve of funds for unexpected expenses.
C1 The wildlife reserve is home to many endangered species.
C2 The country's central bank has a large reserve of foreign currency reserves.
verb to book or set aside something for a specific purpose
A1 I reserve a table at the restaurant for tonight.
A2 She reserves a spot in the parking lot for her car.
B1 We need to reserve a hotel room for our trip next month.
B2 He reserved a seat on the plane for his business trip.
C1 The company reserved a large sum of money for future investments.
C2 The government reserves the right to intervene in certain situations.
adjective reluctant to share thoughts or emotions
A1 I have a reserve seat for the movie tonight.
A2 She always keeps a reserve supply of snacks in her bag.
B1 The hotel requires a reserve booking for the conference room.
B2 The company has a reserve fund for unexpected expenses.
C1 The government has a reserve army ready for emergencies.
C2 The reserve team performed exceptionally well in the match.
formal The hotel requires guests to provide a credit card to reserve a room.
informal I'll reserve a table at the restaurant for our dinner tonight.
slang I better reserve my spot in line for the new iPhone release.
figurative She always keeps a reserve of patience when dealing with difficult situations.
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