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[ verb ] hold back to a later time

Examples

"let's postpone the exam"

Used in print

(John R. Sargent, "Where To Aim Your Planning for Bigger...)

We have seen good new products shelved because no one had the assignment to develop such facts and plans - and management could n't make_up_its_mind .

2
[ verb ] place on a shelve

Examples

"shelve books"

Related terms

situate put shelver

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