shelve (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ʃɛlv/
Definition
To put something aside or delay its consideration indefinitely.
Examples
The board had to shelve the expansion plans due to a lack of funding.
We should shelve this discussion until we have more information.
The proposal was shelved after the public expressed strong opposition.
How to Use shelve
- shelve a plan (collocation)
- To decide not to proceed with a project. — "The company decided to shelve the plan for a new office building."
- shelve something until (prepositional phrase)
- To delay action until a specific time. — "We must shelve this matter until the board meeting next month."
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