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reserve
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hold someone or something in reserve and keep someone or something in reserve
Fig. to hold back someone or something for future needs. I am holding the frozen desserts in reserve, in case we run out of cake. We are holding Sharon in reserve. Keep a few good players in reserve.
See also: and, hold, keep

reserve something for someone or something

to save or set aside something for someone or something. I am reserving this seat for Claire. We are reserving some of the cake for tomorrow.

in reserve
available for use if needed I know how much money I will earn, how much I can spend, and what I need to keep in reserve.


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All Hertz Fun Collection cars are make and model reservable, giving drivers the guarantee that the car they book is the one they will drive away in.
Canoes, Kayaks, golf course, river with rafts, reservable picnic sites, Discs are available for putting and driving.
At Hertz, we take our role as environmental citizens very seriously, highlighted by the fact that we're the only major car rental company to offer a dedicated fleet of reservable lower emission cars," said Michel Taride, President Hertz Europe.
 
 
 
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