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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Several businesses have donated equipment to help with the work, including shelving from Poundland, paint from Dulux and volunteers from Severn Trent Water.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Subsequently, the release of a video of a separate dispute in 2023 led to the shelving of Season 22 of ABC’s “The Bachelorette,” which featured Paul as its heroine.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Irenic proposed staff cuts, shelving projects, and leveraging AI; Snap’s board welcomes input, focusing on efficiency.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Screens and shelving units provided a taste of the privacy for workers that Propst sought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

The beach in the cove was white shingle, like the one behind me, but steeper, shelving suddenly to the sea.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier