取っておく

reserve; save; set aside

→ 取る

phrase Common #6,940

reserve; save; set aside Means to reserve, save, or set something aside for later or for someone. It is often used for seats, tables, or items. In polite requests, 取っておいてください means “please reserve it” or “please set it aside.”

JA: このテーブルを取っておいてください。

EN: Please reserve this table.

数日取っておくだけだ

I'll just keep it for a few days.

— プラットフォーム (2019)

私があなただったら、その古い帽子を取っておくだろうに。

If I were you, I’d keep that old hat.

席を取っておく

I'll save you a seat.

— JUNO／ジュノ (2007)

名刺を取っておくわ

I'll keep the business card.

— TAXi (1998)

これは取っておく…

I'll keep this…

— 続・夕陽のガンマン (1966)