Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with reserve in American Collocation
reserve
noun
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/rɪˈzɜrv/
enormous
finite
huge
substantial
untapped
vast
The marshes happen to be on top of the some of the greatest untapped reserves of oil.
natural resources
coal
energy
fuel
gas
hydrocarbon
mineral
oil
ore
petroleum
The main demand of the demonstrators is for the nationalisation of the country’s gas reserves.
financial resources
capital
cash
currency
dollar
euro
gold
sterling
At that time, the US dollar accounted for over 70 per cent of global currency reserves.
use some of a reserve
dip into
draw on
exploit
tap into
A strong and stable relationship will be able to draw on reserves of strength.
build up a reserve
accumulate
amass
build up
develop
The enemy had amassed a great secret reserve of fighter aircraft.
have a reserve
have
hold
own
There are queues at the gas stations – and this is in a country which holds the world’s second largest oil reserves.
use all of a reserve
deplete
drain
exhaust
By 1797 war with France had drained the gold reserves.
increase a reserve again after it has been used
replenish