shelve

/ʃɛlv/

Definitions

1. verb

to put or place something on a shelf

“She decided to shelve the old books and replace them with new ones.”

2. noun

a flat surface in a building, typically against a wall, used for storing things

“Can you put the vase on the top shelf?”

3. verb

to postpone or put off a decision or action

“The project was shelve due to lack of funding.”

Synonyms

  • deposit
  • store

Antonyms

  • abandon
  • discard