reserve

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reserve Definition

(n) formality and propriety of manner
(n) something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
(n) an athlete who plays only when another member of the team drops out
(n) (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
(n) a district that is reserved for particular purpose
(n) armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
(n) the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
(v) hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency; "they held back their applause in anticipation"
(v) give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause; "I will earmark this money for your research"
(v) obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance; "We managed to reserve a table at Maxim''s"
(v) arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; "reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family"; "please hold a table at Maxim''s"

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