Reserve: meaning, definitions and examples

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reserve

[ rɪˈzɜːv ]

^{Context #1}

travel

A place kept for a specific person or group

Synonyms

appointment, booking, reservation

Examples of usage

I have a reserve at the hotel
She booked a reserve for the conference

^{Context #2}

nature

An area of land set aside for conservation or protection

Synonyms

park, preserve, sanctuary

Examples of usage

The national park is a wildlife reserve
The government established a marine reserve

^{Context #3}

action

To keep or set aside for a specific purpose

Synonyms

allocate, save, set aside

Examples of usage

We need to reserve some seats for the guests
Please reserve judgment until all the facts are known

Translations

Translations of the word "reserve" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reserva

🇮🇳 आरक्षित

🇩🇪 Reservierung

Reserve
Vorbehalt

🇮🇩 cadangan

🇺🇦 резерв

запас
бронювати

🇵🇱 rezerwa

🇯🇵 予約 (yoyaku)

🇫🇷 réserve

🇪🇸 reserva

🇹🇷 rezerv

🇰🇷 예약 (yeyak)

🇸🇦 احتياطي

🇨🇿 rezerva

🇸🇰 rezerva

🇨🇳 预订 (yùdìng)

🇸🇮 rezerva

🇮🇸 varasjóður

🇰🇿 резерв

🇬🇪 რეზერვი (rezervi)

🇦🇿 ehtiyat

🇲🇽 reserva

Word origin

The word 'reserve' originated from the Latin word 'reservare', meaning 'to keep back'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass various meanings related to keeping something for future use or protection. The concept of reserves can be seen in different fields, from travel bookings to nature conservation.