shelved; shelving
1
: to furnish with shelves
2
: to place on a shelf
shelve books
3
a
: to remove from active service
b
: to put off or aside
shelve a project
: to slope in a formation like a shelf
shelver
noun
Synonyms
Examples of shelve in a Sentence
The books were shelved according to category.
let's shelve the project for now
Recent Examples on the Web
Now, with the decision to shelve the plan and start over, homeless advocates have been expressing frustrations and asking questions, particularly since the reasons for the change have not been made publicly clear.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
This marks the third restructuring since June, when the company cut jobs and shelved certain programs after a change in leadership.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
An attempt to pass the foreign agent legislation last year set off three days of giant, violent street protests in Tbilisi, and the bill was shelved.
—Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Here are 33 best organizers, from shelving to racks to bins, to help get the job done.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2024
But it was shelved after Indian government officials raised concerns.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
But the owner of the White Gates home built in the 1950s isn't shelving all plans to demolish the house.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
Advertisement The 34-year-old actor’s high-profile domestic violence case brought his quick ascent to Hollywood stardom to a screeching halt as studios shelved upcoming film projects starring Majors, publicity and management firms reportedly dropped the actor and he was cut from ad campaigns.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Large windows flood both areas with natural light that illuminates shelving displays and a number of high-end appliances.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024
Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
This marks the third restructuring since June, when the company cut jobs and shelved certain programs after a change in leadership.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
An attempt to pass the foreign agent legislation last year set off three days of giant, violent street protests in Tbilisi, and the bill was shelved.
—Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Here are 33 best organizers, from shelving to racks to bins, to help get the job done.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2024
But it was shelved after Indian government officials raised concerns.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
But the owner of the White Gates home built in the 1950s isn't shelving all plans to demolish the house.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
Advertisement The 34-year-old actor’s high-profile domestic violence case brought his quick ascent to Hollywood stardom to a screeching halt as studios shelved upcoming film projects starring Majors, publicity and management firms reportedly dropped the actor and he was cut from ad campaigns.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Large windows flood both areas with natural light that illuminates shelving displays and a number of high-end appliances.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Shelve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shelve. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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