shelve — to decide not to continue with a plan or project, typically for a while
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to decide not to continue with a plan or project, typically for a while
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɛlv/
Example Sentences
- The CEO had to shelve his vacation plans when the office printer started a rebellion.
- The government decided to shelve the controversial law until after the elections.
- He's been shelving his diet every Monday for the past six months.
shelve
VERB[/ʃɛlv/]
to decide not to continue with a plan or project, typically for a while
The committee decided to shelve the risky proposal until next year.
Planned to delve through twelve, but chose to shelve!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the noun 'shelf' (a flat surface for storing items) combined with the verb-forming suffix '-e'. The metaphorical sense of 'putting something aside' derives from the literal act of placing something on a shelf to store or set aside.
Breakdown
shelf (a flat surface) + -ve (verb suffix) = shelve (to put on a shelf, or figuratively, to set aside)
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📝Examples
“The CEO had to shelve his vacation plans when the office printer started a rebellion.”
“The government decided to shelve the controversial law until after the elections.”
“He's been shelving his diet every Monday for the past six months.”
“The librarian spent hours shelving the returned books properly.”
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