reservegroup
nounUK /rɪˈzɜːv ɡruːp/
US /rɪˈzɜːrv ɡruːp/
A reserve group is a special team that is kept ready to help when it is needed.
The coach called in the reserve group when two players got hurt.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A group of soldiers kept ready to join a battle if needed.
The reserve group waited behind the hill until the captain gave the signal.
3. A set of extra players on a sports team who can play when others cannot.
Our reserve group practiced hard in case anyone on the main team got tired.
4. A group of animals or plants kept apart to help their kind survive.
The park keeps a reserve group of rare birds safe in a special area.
5. A group of money or supplies set aside for later use.
The family kept a reserve group of savings for emergencies.