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Noun
Definition: something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
Definition: an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
Definition: (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
Definition: armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
Definition: the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
Definition: Restriction.
Definition: The act of reserving or keeping back; reservation; exception.
Verb
Definition: hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency; "they held back their applause in anticipation"
Definition: 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"
Definition: obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance; "We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's"
Definition: arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; "reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family"; "please hold a table at Maxim's"
Definition: To keep back; to retain.