〜ておく
do in advance, leave as is
V-て + おく
Do something now because of something later — preparation. 予約しておきます means you book ahead so it's sorted.
It can also mean leaving something alone deliberately: そのままにしておいてください. Casual speech contracts it to 〜とく (やっとく).
- 旅行の前に、ホテルを予約しておきます。I'll book the hotel before the trip.
- ビールを冷やしておきました。I chilled the beer in advance.