Reserve Meaning

There are 11 meaning(s) for word Reserve

Meaning 1 : give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

    Synonyms : allow,  appropriate,  earmark,  set aside
Meaning 2 : something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

    Synonyms : backlog,  stockpile
Meaning 3 : a district that is reserved for particular purpose

    Synonyms : reservation
Meaning 4 : the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

    Synonyms : reticence,  taciturnity
Meaning 5 : armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

    Synonyms : military reserve
Meaning 6 : an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

    Synonyms : second-stringer,  substitute
Meaning 7 : formality and propriety of manner

    Synonyms : modesty
Meaning 8 : arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

    Example : reserve me a seat on a flight

    Synonyms : book,  hold
Meaning 9 : hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

Meaning 10 : (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

Meaning 11 : obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

    Example : We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's