reserved Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
   reserve.
   
   • they held back their applause in anticipation
2. verb give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
   set aside; appropriate; earmark; allow; reserve.
   
   • I will earmark this money for your research
   • She sets aside time for meditation every day
3. verb obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
   reserve.
   
   • We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's
4. verb arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
   hold; book; reserve.
   
   • 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
5. adjective set aside for the use of a particular person or party
   
6. adjective marked by self-restraint and reticence
   
   • was habitually reserved in speech, withholding her opinion"-Victoria Sackville-West

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