reserving

1. hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingencyExamples: "they held back their applause in anticipation"Synonyms: reserve

2. give or assign a resource to a particular person or causeExamples: "I will earmark this money for your research"; "She sets aside time for meditation every day"Synonyms: allow, appropriate, earmark, reserve, set aside

3. obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advanceExamples: "We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's"Synonyms: reserve

4. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advanceExamples: "reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family"; "please hold a table at Maxim's"Synonyms: book, hold, reserve