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reserve noun ( KEPT )
/rɪˈzɜːv/
/-ˈzɝːv/ n Definition
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[C or U] when you keep something or a supply of something until it is needed, or a supply that you keepShe keeps a little money in reserve (= for use if and when needed).
The librarian has put the book on reserve for me (= will keep it for me when it becomes available).
We still have a reserve of food/food reserves in case of emergency.
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[C] (also reservation , US also preserve) an area of land kept in its natural state, especially for wild animals to live in and be protecteda nature/game/wildlife reserve
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[C] in sports, an extra player who is ready to play if neededWe had two reserves in case anyone was injured.
the reserves
a group of people who are not permanently in the armed forces but are used only if needed
They will call up the reserves.
(Definition of reserve noun (KEPT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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