noun🔗Share(behaviour) Restriction."Her reserves around new people made it difficult for her to make friends easily. "characterattitudemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThat which is reserved or kept back, as for future use."The restaurant keeps extra food in its reserves in case they have a busy night. "businesseconomyfinanceassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(social) Something initially kept back for later use in a recreation.""During the class party, the teacher kept a few extra slices of pizza in reserves in case some students wanted more later." "entertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIn exhibitions, a distinction indicating that the recipient will get a prize in the event of another person being disqualified.""At the science fair, Sarah received one of the reserves ribbons, meaning she'd get a prize if the top winners were found to have violated the rules." "artachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(calico printing) A resist."In calico printing, reserves of wax prevent the dye from coloring specific areas of the fabric, creating a patterned design. "materialtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA preparation used on an object being electroplated to fix the limits of the deposit."To prevent plating the entire surface of the trophy, the craftsman carefully applied reserves to the areas that should remain unplated. "materialtechnicalsciencechemistryindustryelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo keep back; to retain."We reserve the right to make modifications."businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo keep in store for future or special use."This cake is reserved for the guests!"businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo book in advance; to make a reservation."I reserved a table for us at the best restaurant in town."servicebusinessplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make an exception of; to except."The teacher usually marks late homework as a zero, but she reserves the right to make an exception for students with a valid doctor's note. "lawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading