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Reserve
rɪˈzəːv
Reserve definitions
verb
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reserving
- retain for future use
"roll out half the dough and reserve the other half"
put to one side put aside set aside lay aside keep back- use or engage in something only in or at (a particular circumstance or time)
"Japanese food has been presented as expensive and reserved for special occasions"
- (in church use) retain (a portion of the consecrated elements) after Mass for communion of the sick or as a focus for devotion
- retain or hold (a right or entitlement), especially by formal or legal stipulation
"the editor reserves the right to edit letters"
- arrange for (a room, seat, ticket, etc.) to be kept for the use of a particular person
"a place was reserved for her in the front row"
- refrain from delivering (a judgement or decision) without due consideration or evidence
"I'll reserve my views on his ability until he's played again"