definition of
reserve

[1] #1 reserve v. hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency; "they held back their applause in anticipation". wn

[2] #2 reserve v. [allow, appropriate, earmark, set aside] give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause; "I will earmark this money for your research"; "She sets aside time for meditation every day". wn

[3] #3 reserve n. [modesty] formality and propriety of manner. wn

[4] #4 reserve n. [backlog, stockpile] something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose. wn

[5] #5 reserve v. obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance; "We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's". wn