formality and propriety of manner

[ Syn: modesty ]

something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

[ Syn: backlog , stockpile ]

an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

[ Syn: substitute , second-stringer ]

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

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

[ Syn: reservation ]

armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

[ Syn: military reserve ]

the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

[ Syn: reticence , taciturnity ]

hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency; they held back their applause in anticipation'

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause; I will earmark this money for your research; She sets aside time for meditation every day

[ Syn: allow , appropriate , earmark , set aside ]

obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance; We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's'

arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; reserve me a seat on a flight; The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family; please hold a table at Maxims

[ Syn: hold , book ]