reserving

Verb

reserve (third-person singular simple present reserves, present participle reserving, simple past and past participle reserved)

1. (transitive) To keep back; to retain.
   • We reserve the right to make modifications.

   Synonyms:

   hold

2. (ditransitive, transitive) To keep in store for future or special use.
   • This cake is reserved for the guests!

   Synonyms:

   hold, save

3. (ditransitive, transitive) To book in advance; to make a reservation for.
   • I reserved a table for us at the best restaurant in town.

   Synonyms:

   sign up for, register for, schedule, enroll in, book

4. (obsolete, transitive) To make an exception of; to except.

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