dou|ble-book

dou|ble-book
dou|ble-book «DUHB uhl BUK», transitive verb.
1. to accept two reservations for (the same hotel room) so as to help insure its occupancy in the event of a cancellation.
2. to make two reservations for (a hotel room or the like) to be assured of obtaining it.

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