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shelve
1[ shelv ]
verb (used with object)
- to place (something) on a shelf or shelves.
- to put off or aside from consideration:
to shelve the question.
Synonyms: , ,
- to remove from active use or service; dismiss.
- to furnish with shelves.
shelve
2[ shelv ]
verb (used without object)
- to slope gradually.
shelve
1/ ʃɛ /
verb
- to place on a shelf
- to provide with shelves
- to put aside or postpone from consideration
- to dismiss or cause to retire
shelve
2/ ʃɛ /
verb
- intr to slope away gradually; incline
Derived Forms
- ˈ, noun
Other Word Forms
- İ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of shelve2
Word History and Origins
Origin of shelve1
Origin of shelve2
Example Sentences
A previous attempt called the Energy East pipeline was shelved in 2017 due to a number of factors, including fierce opposition from some regions of the country and regulatory hurdles.
"The world has changed, the government must shelve this disaster of a bill now."
Casement Park, with a 34,500 capacity, had been earmarked to host football games at the Euro 2028 football tournament but, with the project on hold, the plan has been shelved.
As residents hunker down, social media users are finding humour in their shelved weekend plans.
The stench of the contaminated Tijuana River wafted in the morning air as Jasso hauled out a plastic shelving unit from the canopy.
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