112 entries under verb topic. ×

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hold over(expression, delay, defer, shelve)
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lay aside(expression, reject, halt, delay)
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pigeonhole(halt, delay, hinder, obstruct)
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play for time(expression, idiom, delay, hesitate)
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prolong(delay, extend, suspend, hesitate)
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prorogue(reject, halt, delay, stay)
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put on back burner(expression, idiom, reject, halt)
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put on hold(expression, idiom, reject, halt)
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put on ice(expression, idiom, reject, halt)
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retard(reject, halt, delay, stay)
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set aside(expression, delay, extend, suspend)
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stave off(expression, reject, halt, delay)
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stay(reject, halt, delay, extend)
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table(delay, extend, defer, suspend)
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temporize(cool, delay, hesitate, postpone)
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wait(cool, delay, hesitate, postpone)
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waive(reject, halt, delay, stay)
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arrest(reject, halt, delay, bar)
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balk(block, hinder, impede, obstruct)
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block(delay, extend, prevent, hinder)
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