réserve

[US]//ɹɪˈzɜːv//
[UK]//ɹɪˈzɜːrv//

Translation

n.A reservation or booking.; A supply or stock of something kept for future use.; An area of land set aside for a specific purpose (e.g., nature reserve).; A military force kept back for use in an emergency.
v.To retain or hold back for future use.; To book or arrange in advance.
adj.Held in reserve; extra.

Example Sentences

we booked a table at the restaurant in reserve for tonight.

the central bank decided to raise interest rates to build up foreign exchange reserves.

the general kept a strong reserve force behind the front lines.

she accepted the award with great modesty and reserve.

hunters are required by law to carry a valid hunting permit inside the nature reserve.

i would like to reserve a conference room for next tuesday morning.

the law protects specific rights without reserve.

the new employee showed remarkable reserve during the heated debate.

when the oil price dropped, the nation tapped into its strategic petroleum reserve.

please reserve the front row seats for the vip guests.

all his comments were made without reserve.

cellar reserve wines are often aged for many years before release.

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