1. to keep something for future use or for a particular purpose
2. to arrange to have something kept for you at a future time

1. a supply of something kept for future use
2. an area of land set aside for a special purpose
3. the quality of being quiet and controlled in manner

Examples

• Please reserve two tickets for tonight’s show.
• The hotel reserves the right to cancel bookings.
• She keeps a reserve of cash for emergencies.
• The nature reserve protects endangered wildlife.
• He spoke with his usual reserve and politeness.
• The army called up its reserves during the crisis.
• I’ll reserve judgment until I hear all the facts.
• The park has a large reserve of ancient trees.