Reserve for Meaning in English
expression
ɹiˈzɝv/, /ɹɪˈzɝv/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
ri-ZURV for, ri-ZURV FUR
ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /fˈɔː
ri-ZURV faw
Definition
To keep something for a special use, person, or purpose and not let others have it.
Usage & Nuances
Usually followed by a noun ('reserve seats for guests'). Used in formal and neutral contexts. Can suggest both physical (tables, tickets) and abstract (rights, benefits) allocation. Not the same as 'save for,' which often means not use now but later.
Spanish: reservar paraPortuguese (BR): reservar paraPortuguese (PT): reservar paraChinese (Simplified): 专门用于 - 保留给Chinese (Traditional): 專門用於 - 保留給Hindi: के लिए आरक्षित करनाArabic: يخصص لِBengali: সংরক্ষণ করা - আলাদা রাখাRussian: зарезервировать для - предназначить дляJapanese: 〜のために取っておく - 〜のために確保するVietnamese: dành cho - để dành choKorean: ~을 위해 따로 두다 - ~을 위해 예약하다Turkish: ayırmak - rezerve etmekUrdu: محفوظ رکھناIndonesian: memesan untuk - menyisihkan untuk
Example Sentences
We reserve this table for VIP guests.
basic
The teacher reserved some time for questions at the end.
basic
These seats are reserved for people with disabilities.
basic
Let’s reserve Friday night for our family dinner.
natural
I always reserve a little chocolate for myself.
natural
Can you reserve a spot for my car in the garage?
natural