reserve

1. reserve (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A restriction.: The act of reserving or keeping back; reservation; exception.

Example: The book is on reserve.

2. reserve (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A restriction.: Restraint of freedom in words or actions; backwardness; caution in personal behavior.

3. reserve (noun) — sense 3

Definition: That which is reserved or kept back, as for future use.: A natural resource known to exist but not currently exploited.

Example: New oil reserves are continuously being discovered, but not as fast as the existing ones are running out.

4. reserve (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To keep back; to retain.

Example: We reserve the right to make modifications.

5. reserve (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To keep in store for future or special use.

Example: This cake is reserved for the guests!

6. reserve (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To book in advance; to make a reservation for.

Example: I reserved a table for us at the best restaurant in town.