reserve (B1)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɜːrv/

Definition

To keep something for a particular person or purpose, or to arrange to have something (like a seat or a room) at a particular time.

Examples

• I'd like to reserve a table for two at 7 PM, please.

• Can you reserve a seat for me on the next flight?

• They reserved the best seats in the house for the VIP guests.

How to Use reserve

reserve for (prepositional phrase)

To keep something specifically for a particular person or purpose. — "This parking spot is reserved for disabled visitors."

reserve something (collocation)

To arrange to have or keep something. — "I'd like to reserve a room for next weekend."

reserve the right to (collocation)

To state that one has the authority or ability to do something in the future. — "The airline reserves the right to change the flight schedule."

Synonyms of reserve

Words with a similar meaning to reserve:

• book
• hold
• set aside
• earmark

Antonyms of reserve

Words with the opposite meaning to reserve:

• cancel
• release

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