reserve [ re·serve ]
Verb
Then drain the mushrooms, reserving the liquor.
Decades ago, restaurant dining was, indeed, reserved for special occasions.
Jesus is present in a very real and powerful way in every church that reserves the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.
the editor reserves the right to edit letters
Your table is always reserved in the dining room.
He reserved his decision and delivered oral reasons for judgment on June 13.
Noun
Huge reserves of uranium barely keep the economy afloat.
Not all central banks, however, require commercial banks to deposit reserves.
the bank built up a cash reserve of £2bn to meet any run on the bank once the loss was revealed
They could, however, bring in fresh forces from the reserves to maintain battle-worthiness.
If you're a member of the reserves or National Guard, you may be eligible for a new tax deduction this year.
He marked his reserve team debut against Sunderland with the winning goal.
playing in the first team has been a big step up after the reserves
The reserve contains the remains of an apple and damson orchard.
This is why many Natives leave reserves for the city.
Marine reserves are our national parks of the sea.
she smiled and some of her natural reserve melted
Above all we expect to be able to judge it without reserve.
No reserve has been set although a price in excess of £3.5 million is expected when the pub is auctioned on November 8.
Penwork decoration, with designs in reserves on a black background, may itself have first developed within the Tunbridge ware industry.

