Put on ice Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈaɪs
PUT awn EYS
pʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈaɪs
put ON EYS
Definition
To delay or pause a plan, project, or activity, usually with the intention of coming back to it later.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, idiomatic expression. Often used for business, project, or personal plans. Similar in meaning to "put on hold" or "shelve." Not about literal ice; don't use for freezing objects.
Spanish: posponer - dejar en esperaPortuguese (BR): adiar - deixar em esperaPortuguese (PT): adiar - deixar em esperaChinese (Simplified): 搁置 - 暂缓Chinese (Traditional): 擱置 - 暫緩Hindi: टाल देना - स्थगित करनाArabic: تأجيل - وضع جانباًBengali: স্থগিত রাখা - অপেক্ষমাণ রাখাRussian: отложить - приостановить (планы)Japanese: 保留する - 一時中断するVietnamese: tạm hoãn - gác lạiKorean: 보류하다 - 잠시 미루다Turkish: askıya almak - ertelemekUrdu: ملتوی کرنا - عارضی طور پر روک دیناIndonesian: menunda - ditunda
Example Sentences
We decided to put on ice our trip to Paris until next year.
basic
The company will put on ice the new project for now.
basic
I had to put on ice my plans to buy a car.
basic
Let's put on ice that idea until we have more information.
natural
Due to budget cuts, the event has been put on ice.
natural
If things get busy, just put on ice whatever isn't urgent.
natural