Meaning of the word shelve in English

What does shelve mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shelve

US /ʃelv/

UK /ʃelv/

to not take action on something until a later time:

Example:

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I've had to shelve my plans to buy a new car, because I can't afford it just now.

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