 shelve |
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| 1. | [ verb ] hold back to a later time | |
| Synonyms: | postpone defer set_back put_off prorogue table remit put_over hold_over | |
| Examples: | "let's postpone the exam" |
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| Related terms: | delay call probate hold reprieve respite suspend shelver procrastinator postponement cancel reschedule | |
| 2. | [ verb ] place on a shelve | |
| Examples: | "shelve books" |
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| Related terms: | situate put shelver | |
| Similar spelling: |
shelvy shlep shelf Selvey shelfy Shelby Shelba |
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