Akademik

reserve
1. noun
a) The act of reserving, or keeping back; reservation; exception.

I accept your view with one reserve.

b) That which is reserved, or kept back, as for future use.

New oil reserves are continuously being discovered, but not as fast as the existing ones are running out.

Syn: reservation, res, self-restraint, reticence, taciturnity, substitute, rez
See Also: reservist
2. verb
a) To keep back; to retain.

We reserve the right for modifications.

b) To keep in store for future or special use.

This cake is reserved for the guests!


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