reserve

verbnounB1 · Intermediate

To keep a place or thing for someone.

Meanings of «reserve»

1 · verb

to keep a place or thing for someone

Please reserve a table for four tonight.

2 · noun

a supply of something kept for future use

The country keeps a large reserve of oil.

Similar: stock supply backup

3 · noun

an area of land protected for wildlife

Wild elephants roam freely inside the reserve.

Similar: sanctuary refuge park

Translation

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«reserve» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

to keep something for a special use

reservekeep something for later or for someoneI reserved a table for four.

allocategive money or time officially to a purposeThe city allocated money for a new park.

earmarkformalset aside for a special purpose in advanceThe money is earmarked for a new school.

something kept ready for later

reservesomething saved to use when neededWe keep some money in reserve.

backupan extra thing used if the first one failsI keep a backup of my photos.

standbyready to be used at once if neededA standby team is ready to help.

Word family

reserve B1 · verbreservation B1 · nounreserved B1 · adjective

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to keep a place or thing for someone

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