Shelve/ʃelv/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Pause Used to express a pause or halt in action, with intention to resume later. We've shelved the idea, but we'll revisit it next quarter. Pro Tip 2/3Indefinite Delay Can imply an indefinite delay, without a set timeline to restart. They've shelved the project indefinitely due to unforeseen issues. Pro Tip 3/3Not Abandoned Does not mean the idea is abandoned; it might still be considered later. The proposal isn't rejected; we've merely shelved it for now.