back burner

NOUN

reduced priority

Synonyms

WEAK

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Antonyms

WEAK

front burner

Example Sentences

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It is possible that Jenner hasn’t given much thought to the currently listed home, putting it on the back burner.

From MarketWatch

Combining SpaceX and Tesla was also reportedly floated by Musk and his executives — but that could be put on the back burner.

From MarketWatch

So maybe I was like, “I’ll just put it on the back burner,” but Ebro definitely did not.

From Los Angeles Times

The results highlight the tough road ahead for Tesla as Musk tries to turn the focus to the company’s artificial intelligence and robotics strategies, putting the electric vehicle business on the back burner.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gold and silver prices fell early Wednesday after strong recent gains, with investors beginning to put geopolitical concerns on the back burner.

From Barron's