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reservation (EN)
noun

noun “reservation”

singular reservation, plural reservations or uncountable
  1. an arrangement to have something (like a seat or a room) held for your use at a later time
    We made a reservation at the best restaurant in town for our anniversary dinner.
  2. a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about something
    She had reservations about accepting the job offer because of the long commute.
  3. (US) a piece of land set aside for Native American people to live on
    They visited the reservation to learn more about the tribe's culture and history.
  4. the act of keeping something back or saving it for future use
    The company announced the reservation of funds for new research projects.
  5. (UK) the strip of land that separates lanes of traffic going in opposite directions on a road
    The car veered off the road and crashed into the central reservation.