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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 51Թ Forms
- İ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of shelve2
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of shelve1
Origin of shelve2
Example Sentences
Caroline admits she wasn't exactly keen to shelve her solo plans, only to discover considerable chemistry in person, as they bonded over a shared love of the likes of Sheryl Crow and Lucie Silvas.
The Scottish government's shelving of a new law to criminalise misogyny is a part of a wider retreat in the face of "anti-woke" sentiment, a leading lawyer says.
Between shelving records and clocking in for shifts, we started to talk.
Field was an author of the nature assessment report before it was shelved, and has also been an author of previous versions of the climate assessment.
Simultaneously juggling a number of other events such as Evita, Rasputin and Mr. Black, Rigal decided to shelve Simon Says for the time being.
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