What is "shelve" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does shelve mean in English? Meaning of shelve definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "shelve" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "shelve": hold back to a later time

Verb

Meaning: hold back to a later time

Example: let's postpone the exam

Synonyms: defer hold over postpone prorogue put off put over remit set back shelve table

Hyponyms: call hold probate reprieve respite suspend

Hypernyms: delay

Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɛlv/

Meaning of "shelve": place on a shelf

Verb

Meaning: place on a shelf

Example: shelve books

Synonyms: shelve

Hypernyms: lay place pose position put set

Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɛlv/

Synonyms:

suspend, waive, freeze, prolong, put off, dismiss, scrub, drop, pigeonhole, stay, delay, sideline, table, hold, hold up, tie up, mothball, give up, prorogue, hang up, hold off, hold over, lay aside, put aside, put on back burner, put on hold, put on ice, slow up,

Antonyms:

carry out, go ahead, continue, go, advance, do,

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