reserve
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: reserves · reserving · reserved
Sense 1
A restriction. — The act of reserving or keeping back; reservation; exception.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A restriction. — Restraint of freedom in words or actions; backwardness; caution in personal behavior.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To keep back; to retain.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To keep in store for future or special use.
Giữ lại để sử dụng trong tương lai hoặc mục đích đặc biệt
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reserve” mean?
A restriction. — The act of reserving or keeping back; reservation; exception.
Is “reserve” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.