reserve

A noun referring to a supply or stock of something kept for future use, or an area of land set aside for a specific purpose such as wildlife conservation or military use.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее запас чего-либо, хранящийся для будущего использования, или участок земли, выделенный для определённой цели, такой как охрана дикой природы или военное использование.esSustantivo que designa una cantidad de algo guardada para uso futuro, o un terreno destinado a fines específicos como la protección de la naturaleza o el uso militar.frNom désignant une quantité de quelque chose conservée pour un usage futur, ou une zone de terre affectée à un but particulier, comme la protection de la nature ou un usage militaire.deSubstantiv, das einen Vorrat bezeichnet, der für die zukünftige Verwendung zurückgelegt wird, oder ein Gebiet, das für einen bestimmten Zweck ausgewiesen ist, etwa für den Naturschutz oder militärische Nutzung.ptSubstantivo que designa uma quantidade de algo guardada para uso futuro, ou uma área de terra destinada a um fim específico, como a proteção da vida selvagem ou uso militar.zh名词，指为将来使用而储存或保留的物资、资金等；也可指为特定目的（如自然保护或军事用途）而划出的土地。arاسم يدل على كمية من شيء ما تُحفظ للاستخدام في المستقبل، أو قطعة أرض مخصصة لغرض معين مثل حماية الحياة الفطرية أو الاستخدام العسكري.

1. Supply kept for future use B1 formal

   A supply of something that is kept available for use when needed.

   • The country has large oil reserves.
   • We keep a reserve of food in case of emergencies.
   • The bank maintains a cash reserve for unexpected withdrawals.

   ruЗапасesReserva (provisión)frréserve (de provisions)deVorratptReservazh储备arاحتياطي

   Synonymes: backlogbankcachefundhoardpoolreservoirstockstockpilestoresupply

2. Protected area B1 formal

   An area of land set aside for wildlife, conservation, or recreation.

   • The nature reserve is home to many rare species.
   • Visitors are not allowed to hunt in the wildlife reserve.
   • The government established a marine reserve to protect coral reefs.

   ruЗаповедникesReserva naturalfrRéserve naturelledeSchutzgebietptReserva naturalzh保护区arمحمية طبيعية

   Synonymes: parkpreserverefugereservationsanctuary

3. Restraint or caution B2 formal

   A tendency to be quiet, cautious, or restrained in behavior or speech.

   • He spoke with reserve, not wanting to offend anyone.
   • Her natural reserve made her seem distant at first.
   • The diplomat showed great reserve during the tense negotiations.

   ruСдержанностьesReserva o cautela en el comportamientofrRéservedeZurückhaltungptReservazh矜持arالتحفّظ

   Synonymes: aloofnessdetachmentinhibitionremotenessreticenceself-restrainttaciturnityuncommunicativeness

   Antonymes: candorfranknessopennessoutspokenness

4. Military reserve B2 formal

   A part of a country's military forces that is not on active duty but can be called upon if needed.

   • He served in the army reserve for ten years.
   • The reserve troops were mobilized during the crisis.
   • Many soldiers in the reserve have full-time civilian jobs.

   ruРезервesReserva militarfrRéserve militairedeMilitärische ReserveptReservazh预备役arالاحتياط العسكري

   Synonymes: militia

• reserves plural form
• reserves' possessive plural form
• reserve's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of keeping something for future use, or arranging for something to be kept for a particular person or purpose.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по сохранению чего-либо для будущего использования или организации того, чтобы что-то было оставлено для определённого лица или цели.esVerbo que se utiliza para indicar la acción de guardar algo para un uso futuro o de disponer que algo quede apartado para una persona o propósito determinado.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de conserver quelque chose pour un usage futur ou de faire en sorte que quelque chose soit laissé pour une personne ou un but précis, notamment en effectuant une réservation.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, etwas für eine spätere Verwendung aufzubewahren oder dafür zu sorgen, dass etwas für eine bestimmte Person oder einen bestimmten Zweck freigehalten wird.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de guardar algo para uso futuro ou de providenciar que algo fique separado para uma pessoa ou finalidade específica.zh表示为了将来使用而保存某物，或安排将某物留给特定的人或用途的动词。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على حفظ شيء ما لاستخدامه في المستقبل، أو على ترتيب أمرٍ ما ليبقى مخصَّصًا لشخص أو غرض معيّن.

1. Book or secure A2 formal

   To arrange for something to be kept for you, such as a seat, table, or room.

   • I would like to reserve a table for two at 7 PM.
   • She reserved a room at the hotel for three nights.
   • We need to reserve our seats for the concert in advance.

   ruЗабронироватьesReservarfrréserverdeReservierenptReservarzh预订arحَجَزَ

   Synonymes: bespeakbookengageholdprearrangeprocureretainsecure

   Antonymes: cancel

2. Keep for future use B1 formal

   To keep something for a particular purpose or time.

   • The company reserves the right to change the terms.
   • He reserved some money for emergencies.
   • They reserved the best seats for the VIP guests.

   ruСохранятьesreservarfrRéserver pour un usage futurdeAufbewahrenptReservarzh保留arيحتفظ

   Synonymes: conserveearmarkholdkeepput asideretainsaveset aside

   Antonymes: consumeexpendspendsquanderusewaste

3. Hold back or refrain B2 formal

   To refrain from expressing or showing something immediately.

   • She reserved her judgment until she had all the facts.
   • He reserved his comments for the private meeting.
   • I reserve my opinion until I see the final results.

   ruВоздерживатьсяesContener o reprimirfrréserver (retenir, s'abstenir de manifester)deZurückhaltenptConter-sezh保留arكتمان المشاعر

   Synonymes: bottle upcheckconcealcurbhold backkeep backrepressrestrainsuppresswithhold

   Antonymes: discloseexpressreleaserevealvent

• reserved past participle
• reserved past simple
• reserving present participle
• reserves third person singular