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Definition reserve in American English

reserve verb

verb
/rɪˈzɜrv/
1

to make an arrangement so that something such as a room in a hotel or a seat in a theater is kept for you to use later

Example

Saturdays are busy, so it's a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Synonyms and related words
bookable book in booking
2

to keep something so that you can use it when you need to

Example

Strain the fruit, reserving the juice.

Synonyms and related words
set aside collect store up
3

to keep something for a particular person, purpose, or situation

Example

This section of the parking lot is reserved for visitors.

Example

She reserves that dazzling smile for the cameras.

Synonyms and related words
set aside collect store up
4

not to make a decision or judgment until you have more information

Example

I'll reserve my judgment until I've looked at the details of the proposal.

Synonyms and related words
undecided indecisive irresolute
Definition reserve in American English