What does the cryptic crossword clue "English old people can be reserved (7)" mean?

The definition is "English". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ENG (synonym="abbreviation for English") + AGED (synonym="the aged = old people") = ENGAGED; definition: "English" The answer is ENGAGED.

English old people can be reserved (7)

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