RESERVE

(noun) the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
synonyms : reticence , taciturnity
Is there any reticence left in Facebook Nation? -added by samhahn
(noun) formality and propriety of manner
synonyms : modesty
(noun) armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
synonyms : military reserve
(noun) a district that is reserved for particular purpose
synonyms : reservation
(noun) an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
synonyms : second-stringer , substitute
(noun) something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
synonyms : backlog , stockpile
"oil and gas reserves" -added by sradha_inlas
(noun) (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
(verb) give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
"I will earmark this money for your research", "She sets aside time for meditation every day"
synonyms : allow , appropriate , earmark , set aside
(verb) obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
"We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's"
(verb) hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
"they held back their applause in anticipation"
(verb) 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"
synonyms : book , hold

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