How is the phrase откладывать в долгий ящик translated from Russian to English

Надолго отодвигать план в сторону.

To postpone a plan for a long time.

verb
English translation
Shelve

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  • Проект отложили в долгий ящик. They shelved the project.

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How is “откладывать в долгий ящик” translated from Russian?
“откладывать в долгий ящик” translates into English as “Shelve”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “откладывать в долгий ящик” mean?
Meaning of “откладывать в долгий ящик”: Надолго отодвигать план в сторону. In English — “Shelve”.
What part of speech is “откладывать в долгий ящик”?
“откладывать в долгий ящик” is a verb.
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