2 entries found for reserve.
To select an entry, click on it. Entry Word: reserve
Function: noun
Text: 1 the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others <the salesclerk showed great reserve in dealing with the unreasonable demands of the angry customer> -- see CONSTRAINT 1
2 a collection of things kept available for future use or need <our fuel reserves are low> -- see STORE
3 a person or thing that takes the place of another <when the first platoon fell back in retreat, the commander sent out the reserves to try to hold the line of battle> -- see SUBSTITUTE
4 an interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original <don't throw that extra bike chain away, as I want to keep it as a reserve in case the current one breaks> -- see SPARE