Shelve (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Defer
• Set Back
• Put Off
• Postpone
• Table
• Remit
• Prorogue
• Hold Over
• Put Over

Hypernyms

• Delay

Hyponyms

• Respite
• Call
• Probate
• Hold
• Reprieve
• Suspend

Related Words

• Shelver (noun)

Meaning ²

Place on a shelf; "shelve books".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

• Position
• Pose
• Place
• Set
• Lay

Related Words

• Shelver (noun)