History
History
Synonyms
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US
Meaning:
affirm

to say or write that something is true, correct etc

declare the truth of something

confine

to keep (oneself, a person, speech etc) within limits

enclose, limit

defer

to put off (an action, decision etc) until a later date or time

hold off, put off

ensure

to make sure (that) something will happen

guarantee; make secure

incarcerate

to imprison (a person)

put in jail, confinement

restrict

to keep (a person, thing) within limits

confine, limit situation or ability to participate

shelve

to set aside (a plan, problem) until later; (of land) to slope (down or up) gently

defer, postpone

take-away

to take food or drink out of a restaurant to eat at home

put in jail, confinement

PUT ON ICE as in Wiktionary
PUT ON ICE as in Wikipedia