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1re·serve Listen to audio/rɪˈzɚv/ verb
re·serves; re·served; re·serv·ing
[+ 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.
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