reserve — meaning in English

English meaning

• backup noun A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
• reservation noun A booking made in advance for a table, room, seat, or similar.
• reserve verb To book or set something aside in advance for later use.
• stock noun The goods a shop or business keeps available to sell.
• stockpile noun A large stored supply of something kept for future use.

Senses

reserve is used for these senses in English:

• backup A reserve or substitute.
• stock A supply of anything, stored until used; especially, such a supply that is ready for use.
• stockpile A supply (especially a large one) of something kept for future use, specifically in case the cost of the item increases or if there a shortage.

backup — full definition

1. noun A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
2. noun A copy of digital files kept separately so the originals can be restored if lost or damaged.
3. noun A buildup or blockage that stops something from flowing normally, such as traffic or plumbing.

reservation — full definition

1. noun A booking made in advance for a table, room, seat, or similar.
2. noun A doubt or concern that makes you hesitant, even while broadly agreeing with something.
3. noun An area of land set aside for a Native American people or, in some countries, an Aboriginal community.

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