1. Aid or support that is withheld, conditional, or limited in scope; assistance provided with restrictions or reservations
The government offered reserved assistance to the flood victims, only helping those who met specific criteria.
O governo ofereceu assistência reservada às vítimas da enchente, ajudando apenas aqueles que atendiam a critérios específicos.
2. Support provided cautiously or with hesitation, often due to doubts about the recipient or situation
His colleagues gave reserved assistance to the new project, expressing concerns about its feasibility.
Seus colegas ofereceram assistência reservada ao novo projeto, expressando preocupações sobre sua viabilidade.