[+ obj] 1 : to make arrangements so that you will be able to use or have (something, such as a room, table, or seat) at a later time
▪ We reserved a hotel room. ▪ This table is reserved for someone else. ▪ The seats are reserved under my name. 2 : to keep (something) for a special or future use
▪ We will reserve this wine for a special occasion. ▪ She usually reserved her best dishes for very important dinners. ▪ She spoke in a tone of voice that she usually reserved for her students. [=that she usually only used for her students] 3 : to choose to do (something) at a later time : defer
▪ I will reserve judgment [=will not make a judgment/decision] until I know the full story. 4 : to have or keep (something, such as a right) for possible use at a future time
▪ We reserve the right to make further changes to the agreement if necessary.
▪ We reserved a hotel room. ▪ This table is reserved for someone else. ▪ The seats are reserved under my name.
▪ We will reserve this wine for a special occasion. ▪ She usually reserved her best dishes for very important dinners. ▪ She spoke in a tone of voice that she usually reserved for her students. [=that she usually only used for her students]
▪ I will reserve judgment [=will not make a judgment/decision] until I know the full story.
▪ We reserve the right to make further changes to the agreement if necessary.




