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Definition reserve in British English

reserve noun

noun
/rɪˈzɜː(r)v/
1

a supply of something that a country or an organization can use when they need to

Example

Germany's coal reserves were concentrated in a few large fields.

Example

The company has steadily drained its cash reserves.

Example

the national bank's foreign exchange reserves

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agglomeration arsenal assemblage
1.1

a supply of something that someone has and can use when they need to

Example

We all have reserves of strength that we don't realize we have.

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agglomeration arsenal assemblage
2

a player who has not been chosen to play in a particular match but who is available to play if needed

Example

a reserve goalkeeper

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all-American A. N. Other back
2.1

a team consisting of players who have not been chosen to play for the main team

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all-American A. N. Other back
3

a soldier or a group of soldiers who are not fighting but who are available to fight

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advance guard battalion brigade airman airwoman batman
4

the attitude or behaviour of someone who tends not to talk about or show their feelings

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blank restrained impassive
4.1

a feeling of doubt about whether something is good or right

Example

There was a certain reserve in Josie's eyes, but in the end she agreed.

Example

They have accepted the report's recommendations without reserve.

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uncertainty doubt reservation
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anthropogenic biodegradable biohazard
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price cost charge
Definition reserve in British English