CEFR B1

reserve

verb, noun

Meaning

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?

Synonyms: book, hold, set aside, earmark

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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."

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