shelve
Translation
to put on a shelf, to postpone, to put aside
Examples
Could you shelve these books for me?
Could you shelve these books for me?
They decided to shelve the project.
They decided to shelve the project.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to put (sth.) on a shelf Could you shelve these books for me?
((sth.)) to postpone or abandon (a plan) They decided to shelve the project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: postpone, put aside, defer; Antonyms: proceed, implement, start
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'shelf'. The literal meaning 'to put on a shelf' extended metaphorically to mean 'to put a plan aside'.
Memory Tips
Imagine putting a project or idea onto a physical shelf to deal with it later.