Idioms and Phrases - Verbal and Reasoning

In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phraseitalicised and underlinedin the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Q1:

The university will have to shelve its plans for expansion in view of present situation

A cancel

B discuss

C reconsider

D postpone

ANS:D - postpone

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