Reserves meaning : (behaviour) Restriction. That which is reserved or kept back, as for future use. (social) Something initially kept back for later use in a recreation. In exhibitions, a distinction indicating that the recipient will get a prize in the event of another person being disqualified. (calico printing) A resist. A preparation used on an object being electroplated to fix the limits of the deposit. To keep back; to retain. To keep in store for future or special use. To book in advance; to make a reservation. To make an exception of; to except.