Shelve

usgb/ʃelv/
verb

To temporarily stop doing something, like plans or projects.

Due to a lack of funding, we had to shelve our plans for expansion.
Visual representation of "shelve" - To temporarily stop doing something, like plans or projects

Often appears as...

  • shelve the plans
  • shelve a project
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Temporary Pause

Used to express a pause or halt in action, with intention to resume later.

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We've shelved the idea, but we'll revisit it next quarter.
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Indefinite Delay

Can imply an indefinite delay, without a set timeline to restart.

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They've shelved the project indefinitely due to unforeseen issues.
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Not Abandoned

Does not mean the idea is abandoned; it might still be considered later.

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The proposal isn't rejected; we've merely shelved it for now.
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