available reserves

[/əˈveɪləbl rɪˈzɜrvz/]
noun
reservas disponíveis
1. The amount of money, resources, or assets that an organization, bank, or government has on hand and can access immediately for use
The bank's available reserves were sufficient to meet the withdrawal demands.
As reservas disponíveis do banco foram suficientes para atender às demandas de saque.
2. In military context, troops or equipment that are ready and can be deployed immediately if needed
The general mobilized the available reserves to reinforce the front lines.
O general mobilizou as reservas disponíveis para reforçar as linhas de frente.
3. In finance and economics, liquid assets or capital that can be quickly converted to cash
The company maintained adequate available reserves to handle unexpected expenses.
A empresa mantinha reservas disponíveis adequadas para lidar com despesas inesperadas.
This is primarily a financial and economic term widely used in banking systems, central banks, and corporate finance. In Brazil, it is especially relevant in discussions about Banco Central do Brasil (Central Bank of Brazil) policies and bank liquidity requirements. In the USA, it is critical terminology in Federal Reserve operations and monetary policy discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
liquid assetsfree reservesaccessible fundsdisposable reservesready capital
Antonyms / Antônimos
frozen assetstied-up capitalilliquid reserves

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reservas disponíveis
Standard term used in banking and financial contexts
Portugal
reservas disponíveis
Same usage as Brazil; formal financial terminology
General English (USA)
available reserves
Commonly used in Federal Reserve and banking regulations

Related Words

reservesliquiditycash reservesworking capitalmonetary reservesforeign exchange reserves

Related Idioms & Phrases

dip into reserves
tap into reserves
draw on reserves
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