Shelve

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Temporary PausePlay
Used to express a pause or halt in action, with intention to resume later. SlideWe've shelved the idea, but we'll revisit it next quarter.
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Indefinite DelayPlay
Can imply an indefinite delay, without a set timeline to restart. SlideThey've shelved the project indefinitely due to unforeseen issues.
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Not AbandonedPlay
Does not mean the idea is abandoned; it might still be considered later. SlideThe proposal isn't rejected; we've merely shelved it for now.