shelve

verb

ˈshelv

shelved; shelving

Synonyms of shelve next

transitive verb

: to furnish with shelves

: to place on a shelf

shelve books

: to remove from active service

: to put off or aside

shelve a project

intransitive verb

: to slope in a formation like a shelf

shelver noun

Example Sentences

The books were shelved according to category. let's shelve the project for now

Recent Examples on the Web Democrats are now rushing to shelve their differences, particularly with holdout Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona. —

BostonGlobe.com, 3 Nov. 2021 A lousy year or even two is no reason for the Dutch maker of chip-manufacturing equipment to shelve some ambitious expansion plans. —

Dan Gallagher, WSJ, 15 Nov. 2022 Disillusionment, frustration and family financial troubles ultimately led him to shelve his soccer dreams. —

Isabelia Herrera, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2022 Finally, Kim’s willingness to shelve any ideas that don’t work and try out new ones has been the key to her business success. —

Mj Corey, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2022 The studio has already completed a documentary about West, but decided to shelve it after his anti-Semitic comments came to light. —

Chris Morris, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2022 In addition to announcing their decision to shelve the documentary on West, MRC’s leaders called on others to distance themselves from the star or condemn his statements. —

Elias Leight, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2022 Manager Brian Snitker has acknowledged the Braves likely have just one shot to rehab and unleash Strider, that a setback would shelve him for the remainder of the playoffs. —

Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2022 In 2016, state officials finalized a plan only to shelve it four years later, citing its high cost. —

The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

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