Reserving
Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɜːrv/
Reserving (noun)
- a supply of something kept for future use or emergencies
- an area of land where animals and plants are protected
- a player who is not in the starting team but can replace another
Examples
- We have a reserve of water for emergencies.
- The reserve of food lasted through the winter.
Common collocations: energy reserve, cash reserve, wildlife reserve, nature reserve, reserve player
Reserving (verb)
- to arrange for a place or service to be kept for you at a future time
- to keep something for a special purpose or future use
Examples
- She decided to reserve a table for dinner.
- We need to reserve tickets for the concert.