reserves Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
   militia.
   
2. noun formality and propriety of manner
   modesty; reserve.
   
3. noun something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
   stockpile; backlog; reserve.
   
4. noun an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
   second-stringer; substitute; reserve.
   
5. noun (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
   reserve.
   
6. noun a district that is reserved for particular purpose
   reservation; reserve.
   
7. noun armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
   military reserve; reserve.
   
8. noun the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
   reticence; taciturnity; reserve.
   
9. verb hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
   reserve.
   
   • they held back their applause in anticipation
10. 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
11. verb obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
    reserve.
    
    • We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's
12. 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

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