Reserve

/ɹɪˈzɝv/ · noun

Meaning

A restriction..

Definitions by Sense

1. A restriction.
2. That which is reserved or kept back, as for future use.
3. Something initially kept back for later use in recreation.
4. In exhibitions, a distinction indicating that the recipient will get a prize in the event of another person being disqualified.
5. (calico printing) A resist.
6. A preparation used on an object being electroplated to fix the limits of the deposit.
7. (transitive) To keep back; to retain.
8. To keep in store for future or special use.

Example Sentences

The tone was set at Trump’s Inauguration. Tech moguls streamed into Washington; some sat behind the President during his Inaugural Address, a signal of the power they would wield. Over the next 11 months, they would use their enormous cash reserves, cultural power, and momentum to push their products into homes across the world.

We reserve the right to make modifications.

I will reserve judgment until I have actually read his book.

This cake is reserved for the guests!

Please reserve me a parking space if you can.

c. 1703-1720, Jonathan Swift, A Letter to a Very Young Lady on Her Marriage Conceal your esteem and love in your own breast, and reserve your kind looks and language for private hours.

I reserved a table for us at the best restaurant in town.

Thanks for reserving us a room!

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Word Forms

• reserves
• reserving
• reserved

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