shelving

[shel-ving] / ˈʃɛl vɪŋ /

VERB

defer, postpone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

freeze give up mothball prolong put off suspend waive

STRONG

delay dismiss drop hold pigeonhole prorogue scrub sideline stay table

WEAK

hang up hold off hold over hold up lay aside put aside put on back burner put on hold put on ice slow up tie up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continue go

STRONG

advance

WEAK

carry out do go ahead

Example Sentences

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Often, these programs have assisted store owners with a mix of expertise, funding and logistics, such as new shelving and refrigeration.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

It also led to the shelving of Season 22 of ABC’s “The Bachelorette,” which featured Paul as its heroine.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

It also explains much of the April relief rally: By shelving the newer model, CMS turned what would have been roughly flat payments for the industry next year into a 2.48% average increase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

As part of the company’s initiative to grow revenue and stay abreast of competition, the Wall Street Journal reported last month that OpenAI is shelving “side quests” to focus on core enterprise and productivity tools.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Ai wants to attack each ascent, however steep, that shows any sign of shelving.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin