reserve definition

1. something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
2. (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
3. the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
4. hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
• examples: they held back their applause in anticipation
5. obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
• examples: We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's
6. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
• examples: reserve me a seat on a flight
• examples: The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
• examples: please hold a table at Maxim's