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reserves

UK
/rɪˈzɜːvz/
US
/rɪˈzɝːvz/

Translations

reservenoun

reserves

pl

reserves
pl
UK
/rɪˈzɜːv/
US
/rɪˈzɝːv/
réserveau sens de mise de côté dans une bibliothèque ou un service
Your books will remain on reserve at the library desk for two days.
Vos livres resteront en réserve au bureau de la bibliothèque pendant deux jours.
réservesau sens économique ou financier, souvent au pluriel
The company reported an increase in its gold reserves this year.
L'entreprise a annoncé une augmentation de ses réserves d'or cette année.
The coach called on a reserve from the bench to replace the injured striker.
L'entraîneur a fait appel à un remplaçant du banc pour remplacer l'attaquant blessé.
The country has a large reserve of oil to use in case of an emergency.
Le pays dispose d'une importante réserve de pétrole à utiliser en cas d'urgence.
réserveretenue, discrétion
Her reserve made it difficult for others to get to know her.
Sa réserve rendait difficile pour les autres d'apprendre à la connaître.
réservedans le sens de zone protégée
The wildlife reserve is home to many endangered species.
La réserve naturelle abrite de nombreuses espèces menacées.
réservemilitaire, le plus souvent au pluriel
After completing active duty, she served in the reserves for six more years.
Après son service actif, elle a servi dans les réserves pendant six ans de plus.
Additional translations
réservedans les enchères
Synonyms
backup
supply
stock
retreat
reservation
provision
reserveverb

reserves

reserved
Past Simple
reserved
Past Participle
reserving
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈzɜːv/
US
/rɪˈzɝːv/
garderau sens de garder pour plus tard
He reserved his judgment until he had all the facts.
Il a gardé son jugement jusqu'à ce qu'il ait tous les faits.
réserverau sens d'allouer à un usage précis
The company reserved funds for the new project.
L'entreprise a réservé des fonds pour le nouveau projet.
She decided to reserve a table at the restaurant for their anniversary dinner.
Elle a décidé de réserver une table au restaurant pour leur dîner d'anniversaire.
Synonyms
arrange
allocate
book
set aside
retain
save
secure
hold
Antonyms
release
give
surrender

Definitions

reservenoun
A supply of a commodity not needed for immediate use but available if required.
The country has a large reserve of oil to use in case of an emergency.
An area of land set aside for a specific purpose, especially for the protection of wildlife or natural resources.
The wildlife reserve is home to many endangered species.
The military reserve forces collectively; reservists, usually used with the definite article and in the plural.
After completing active duty, she served in the reserves for six more years.
A lack of warmth or openness in manner or expression.
Her reserve made it difficult for others to get to know her.
An amount of a resource that is known to exist and that can be economically recovered.
The company reported an increase in its gold reserves this year.
A substitute player or secondary team available to replace or support the main team.
The coach called on a reserve from the bench to replace the injured striker.
A sum of money set aside by an organization to cover future liabilities, contingencies, or unforeseen expenses.
The company bolstered its cash reserves to prepare for potential market volatility.
The act of reserving something; an arrangement by which a place, service, or item is kept available for future use.
Your books will remain on reserve at the library desk for two days.
The minimum price a seller will accept for an item at auction (usually in the phrase "reserve price" or simply "the reserve").
The bidding failed to reach the reserve, so the painting remained unsold.
A minimum price set by the seller for an item offered at auction.
The painting failed to sell because it did not reach the reserve.
reserveverb
To arrange for a place, service, or item to be kept for the use of a particular person, often by booking in advance.
She decided to reserve a table at the restaurant for their anniversary dinner.
To retain or hold something for future use or a special purpose.
He reserved his judgment until he had all the facts.
To set aside or allocate resources for a specific purpose.
The company reserved funds for the new project.
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