reserve

Sense 1 noun

formality and propriety of manner

Sense 2 verb

hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

they held back their applause in anticipation

Sense 3 noun

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

Sense 4 verb

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

I will earmark this money for your research

Sense 5 noun

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

Sense 6 verb

obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's

Sense 7 noun

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

Sense 8 verb

arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

reserve me a seat on a flight

Sense 9 noun

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

Sense 10 noun

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

Sense 11 noun

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