12/06/2025
Hello, I see that Tex on your website is reserved, could you tell me what reserved means please?
And so in my best "non sarcastic" manner I replied.
If the use is as an adjective it means -
slow to reveal emotion or opinions:
"he is a reserved, almost taciturn man"
kept specially for a particular person:
"a reserved seat"
However, in this case it's used as a verb
reserved (past tense) · reserved (past participle)
retain for future use:
"roll out half the dough and reserve the other half"
(reserve something for)
use or engage in something only in or at (a particular circumstance or time):
"Japanese food has been presented as expensive and reserved for special occasions"
(in church use) retain (a portion of the consecrated elements) after Mass for communion of the sick or as a focus for devotion.
retain or hold (a right or entitlement), especially by formal or legal stipulation:
"the editor reserves the right to edit letters"
arrange for (a room, seat, ticket, etc.) to be kept for the use of a particular person:
"a place was reserved for her in the front row"
refrain from delivering (a judgement or decision) without due consideration or evidence:
"I'll reserve my views on his ability until he's played again"
They seemed suitably impressed, I think I answered the question :-)
