reserve

(noun) formality and propriety of manner. Synonyms: modesty.

(noun) something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose. Synonyms: backlog, stockpile.

(noun) an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced. Synonyms: substitute, second-stringer.

(noun) (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions.

(noun) a district that is reserved for particular purpose. Synonyms: reservation.

(noun) armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency. Synonyms: military reserve.

(noun) the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary. Synonyms: reticence, taciturnity.

(verb) hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency. Examples: "They held back their applause in anticipation."

(verb) give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause. Synonyms: allow, appropriate, earmark, set aside. Examples: "I will earmark this money for your research." "She sets aside time for meditation every day."

(verb) obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance. Examples: "We managed to reserve a table at maxim's."

(verb) arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance. Synonyms: hold, book. Examples: "Reserve me a seat on a flight." "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family." "Please hold a table at maxim's."