General
Park it
To defer an item for later consideration.
Plain English
Set this aside for now and come back to it later.
If you’re new here
The parking lot is where items go to be forgotten unless someone owns them. Get a name and a date.
What they probably mean
“Stop talking about this.”
Interpretation offered as humour, not authoritative guidance.
Bureaucracy level
Easy · 2/5
How much government-speak this phrase carries. Playful indicator, not a judgement of anyone using it.
Related terms
Was this explanation helpful?
Important
GC Simplified is an independent tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Canada, and it does not provide official advice. Plain language is an interpretation, and interpretations can be wrong. Always verify against the source and your organization’s own guidance before acting.