reserves >> rɪˈzəːv
Definition: [verb] retain for future use.
Example: roll out half the dough and reserve the other half
Definition: [verb] arrange for (a room, seat, ticket, etc.) to be kept for the use of a particular person.
Example: a place was reserved for her in the front row
Definition: [verb] refrain from delivering (a judgement or decision) without due consideration or evidence.
Example: I'll reserve my views on his ability until he's played again
Definition: [noun] a supply of a commodity not needed for immediate use but available if required.
Example: Australia has major coal, gas, and uranium reserves
Definition: [noun] a body of troops withheld from action to reinforce or protect others, or additional to the regular forces and available in an emergency.
Example: the men were stationed as a central reserve ready to be transported wherever necessary
Definition: [noun] an extra player who is a possible substitute in a team.
Example: he was reserve hooker for the World Cup team
Definition: [noun] a place set aside for special use.
Definition: [noun] a lack of warmth or openness in manner or expression.
Example: she smiled and some of her natural reserve melted
Definition: [noun] short for reserve price.
Definition: [noun] (in the decoration of ceramics or textiles) an area in which the original material or background colour remains visible.