Synonyms for shelve
Definitions
- v. 1
To set aside (something), as if on a shelf. To postpone or put aside, or entirely cease dealing with (a matter for discussion, a project, etc.).
They shelved the entire project when they heard how much it would cost.
- v. 2
To furnish (a place) with shelves; especially, to furnish (a library, etc.) with bookshelves.
to shelve a closet or a library
Forms
- Past participle
- shelved
e.g. shelved → postponed, deferred, remitted, prorogued…
Example sentences
- postpone We are left with having to postpone our departure.
- defer I defer to no one in my admiration for these heroes.
- quit The odds are against me, so I think I'll quit now.
By length
- 4 letters
- stop1, jump1, quit1, halt1
- 5 letters
- table2, defer2, remit2
- 8 letters
- postpone2, prorogue
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (table2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- mettre au placard
- Català
- deixar de banda