What is another word for puts on ice?
Pronunciation: [pˌʊts ˌɒn ˈa͡ɪs] (IPA) 
The phrase "puts on ice" has a few different synonyms, all with slightly different nuances. "Postpone," "defer," and "delay" all indicate a decision to hold off on something for a period of time, but "puts on ice" implies a more drastic measure, as if something is being frozen in time. "Suspend" has a similar connotation, suggesting a halt to activity or progress, while "shelve" suggests that a project or plan is being set aside or abandoned indefinitely. "Hold in abeyance" has a legalistic sound to it, implying that a decision or action is being temporarily held back pending further investigation or information.
