spot-reserving directive

noun

UK /spɒt rɪˈzɜːvɪŋ dɪˈrɛktɪv/

US /spɑt rɪˈzɜrvɪŋ dɪˈrɛktɪv/

A rule that tells people to save a place for someone.

The teacher gave a spot-reserving directive so nobody would take the front seat.

SYNONYMS

seat-saving rule place-holding order reservation instruction spot-keeping command

RELATED WORDS

reservation directive rule place-holder assignment

OTHER MEANINGS

2. An official instruction to keep a parking space open for a specific vehicle.

The spot-reserving directive kept the loading zone clear for the delivery truck.

3. A command in a computer system to set aside a memory location for later use.

The program followed a spot-reserving directive to protect that block of memory.

4. A notice asking people to leave a particular area free for an event.

A spot-reserving directive told the crowd to keep the stage area open.