reserve

US /rɪˈzɚv/

UK /rɪ'zɜ:v/

A2

verb

  • To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
  • To not use all of, so you can use it later

noun

  • Area of land set aside as for a people
  • Park or area for wildlife to roam free
  • Item kept or used as spares

Examples

The company has depleted its reserves to make the purchase.

a ceremony normally reserved for heads of state