| word | reserve |
|---|---|
| definition | verb If something is reserved for a particular person or purpose, it is kept specially for that person or purpose. A double room with a balcony overlooking the sea had been reserved for him. In the United States lanes are reserved for cars with more than one occupant. If you reserve something such as a table, ticket, or magazine, you arrange for it to be kept specially for you, rather than sold or given to someone else. I'll reserve a table for five. Demand will be huge, so ask your newsagent to reserve your copy today. noun A reserve is a supply of something that is available for use when it is needed. The Gulf has 65 per cent of the world's oil reserves. A friend can be a reserve of help in times of trouble. In sports, a reserve is someone who is available to play as part of a team if one of the members is ill or cannot play. He ended up as a reserve, but still qualified for a team gold medal. A nature reserve is an area of land where the animals, birds, and plants are officially protected. Marine biologists are calling for Cardigan Bay to be created a marine nature reserve to protect the dolphins. If someone shows reserve, they keep their feelings hidden . The subject is one which must be discussed with reserve. His natural reserve made him appear self-conscious. A military reserve is a group of soldiers who are ready to join a military operation if they are needed. |
| inflections | reservesreservingreserved |
| cefr-level | B2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:b2
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