on ice

US /ɑːn aɪs/

UK /ɑːn aɪs/

1.

postponed or suspended

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The project is on ice until we secure more funding.

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Our vacation plans are on ice due to the travel restrictions.

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postponed suspended delayed on hold deferred

2.

chilled with ice, especially drinks

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I'd like my soda on ice, please.

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Keep the champagne on ice until the celebration.

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chilled iced cooled

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ice icing ice skating ice cream ice skate ice cube ice tea