re
serve
Third Person
reserves
Present Participle
reserving
Past Tense
reserved
Past Participle
reserved
1
to set something aside and keep it for future use
transitive
- The company reserves a portion of its profits each quarter for investment in research and development.
- The chef frequently reserves a portion of the ingredients for tomorrow's specials.
- Can you please reserve some time in your schedule for this meeting?
- After completing the first coat of paint, reserve some of the paint for touch-ups later.
- As you finish assembling the bookshelf, reserve a few screws for any future adjustments.
2
to arrange something to be kept for later use
transitive
- They reserved a table at the restaurant for their anniversary dinner.
- She reserved a hotel room online before her trip to ensure accommodation upon arrival.
- He reserved a rental car for the weekend getaway to explore the countryside.
- They reserved tickets to the concert months in advance to secure their attendance.
- The company reserved seats for the conference attendees, ensuring everyone had a place to sit.
3
to keep something for a specific purpose or use
transitive
- The manager reserved some extra time for the meeting.
- The library reserves certain books for reference only, not for checkout.
- The government reserves certain lands for national parks.
- The park reserves certain areas for picnics and gatherings.
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