noun a supply of a commodity not needed for immediate use but available if required
verb to retain or secure for future use or use in an emergency
Reserves are military personnel who are not on active duty but can be called upon in times of need.
Reserves can refer to protected areas of land or water set aside for conservation purposes.
Reserves refer to funds set aside by a company to cover future expenses or losses.
In sports such as basketball or soccer, reserves are players on the bench who can be substituted into the game.
Reserves in the hospitality industry can refer to rooms or tables that are set aside for specific guests or events.
In the publishing industry, reserves may refer to the amount of money set aside by a publisher for potential returns of unsold books.
In psychology, reserves can refer to the mental or emotional energy that a person can draw on in times of stress or need.
In finance, reserves typically refer to funds set aside by a company for future expenses or contingencies.
In the military, reserves are often used to refer to the part-time or volunteer component of the armed forces that can be called upon in times of need.
In environmental science, reserves can refer to protected areas of land or water set aside for conservation purposes.