adj.
1.not engaged in military action
2.kept in reserve especially for emergency use reserve n.
1.formality and propriety of manner
2.something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
3.an athlete who plays only when another member of the team drops out
4.(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
5.a district that is reserved for particular purpose
6.armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
7.the trait of being uncommunicative reserve v.
1.hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
2.give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause
3.obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
4.arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
Idiom of the Day
out of stock
not immediately available in a store
The special pens were out of stock when I went to the store this afternoon.
