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Meanings of reserve in English

Portuguese
acúmulo
Catalan
reserva
Spanish
reserva

Something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose.

        acúmulo
        Catalan
        reserva
        Spanish
        reserva

        An athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced.

              reserva
              Portuguese
              reservar
              Catalan
              destinar
              Spanish
              destinar

              To assign a resource to a particular person or cause.

                    reservar
                    Portuguese
                    pedir

                    To arrange for (something for someone else) in advance.

                          pedir
                          Usage of reserve in English
                          1
                          Therefore private reserve owners often need to breed game for this purpose.
                          The South African
                          2
                          He said the reserve held a record 707 million barrels of oil.
                          Reuters
                          3
                          There was, however, growing interest among reserve managers in non-traditional reserve currencies.
                          Reuters
                          4
                          In reserve, in case we need it for something in the future.
                          Spike
                          5
                          If needed, the reserve day will be used later in the week.
                          The Irish Times
                          6
                          Forty years ago John Simister set up a nature reserve near Wellington.
                          Radio NZ
                          7
                          Sterling was a reserve currency and was therefore subject to considerable volatility.
                          The Irish Times
                          8
                          However, we will reserve the option to do so in the future.
                          Wired
                          9
                          Such a reserve, however, would need Congressional approval -a major hurdle.
                          Reuters
                          10
                          Food like this is far too good to reserve just for vegetarians.
                          Cooking for friends
                          11
                          The Bank of Mexico manages reserve money through weekly open market operations.
                          Reuters
                          12
                          And April thought she looked good, a model of reserve and authority.
                          Ancient shores
                          13
                          So big changes to central banks' FX reserve holdings won't happen quickly.
                          Reuters
                          14
                          The judge said she would reserve her decision for a later date.
                          Reuters
                          15
                          It's likely Williams will be placed on injured reserve later this week.
                          Reuters
                          16
                          The Clear Leader will be in reserve for another purpose in July.
                          Reuters
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                          Common
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                          Common
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                          Common
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