to place (something) on a shelf or shelves.

to put off or aside from consideration

to shelve the question.

to remove from active use or service; dismiss.

to furnish with shelves.

verb

carry out , do , go ahead

verb

delay , dismiss , drop , freeze * , give up , hang up , hold , hold off , hold over , hold up , lay aside , mothball , pigeonhole * , prolong , prorogue , put aside , put off , put on back burner , put on hold , put on ice , scrub * , sideline , slow up , stay , suspend , table , tie up , waive , adjourn , postpone , remit , arrange , ledge , mantel