reserves
- noun
- /rɪˈzɜrvz/
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reservas
- During times of war, many civilians enlist in the reserves to support the military while maintaining their civilian jobs.
And Jonathan had served in the Coast Guard Reserve and he did that.
- And Jonathan had served in the Coast Guard Reserve and he did that.
- But I didn't know that you were in the US Army Reserve.
- When Russian troops achieved local breakthroughs, Brusilev could pour in reserves to expand the breach and roll up the flanks.
Examples
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And Jonathan had served in the Coast Guard Reserve and he did that.
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I was in the Yeah, I was in the reserves to avoid going to Vietnam.
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And Jonathan had served in the Coast Guard Reserve and he did that.
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And so this led me to look at the reserves for USDC.
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Your dad was in the reserves for the Navy latte time.
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I serve in the IDFI, still serve in the Army Reserves combat.
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She prepared to report for duty when the government called up the reserves for a special assignment.
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Veterans often encourage younger citizens to join the reserves as a way to serve their country without full-time commitment.
Synonyms
553
5.8
An organized group of ordinary people who act as soldiers in emergencies
31
6.7
A person with military training who is not on active duty but can be called to serve
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4.0
A group of trained soldiers not on active duty who can be called in emergencies
How Professional
5
3.0
- Formal
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3.7
- Specialized
- UK
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5.9
553
5.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Reserves comes from Latin parts re- 'back' and servare 'to keep', so it means 'kept back' or 'saved for later', like preserve. That's why military reserves are people who are kept ready to join the army when needed.