shelve

Definition

  • verb: to put (something) on a shelf
  • verb: to furnish with 'shelves'
  • usually used as '(be) shelved'
  • synonyms: adjourn, ascend, bank

Examples

  • He 'was shelved' by injury last year. [=he was unable to play because he was injured]

  • The books were 'shelved' according to category.

  • The idea/plan/project was 'shelved'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) at the national conference of catholic bishops. In fact, Cardinal law initially helped to fund the report. But then he backed out and they shelved it. Is he kidding me? Uh, Richard, Robby here. We think we have Priests in Boston that fit this pattern, which would be a very... (..)
    2015 Spotlight
  • (..) happening now. Digging down into their basements, he wouldn't like that. He might like the prices the houses fetch. Who wouldn't? Can you shelve those peas before you go? Oh, sorry, brother. I've got an economics tutorial at . Oh! Isn't this economics? Have you put on weight (..)
    2015 TvShow: Capital Title: Episode #1.1 Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) - Maybe we can fix him on the way. - No, just leave him. I'm sorry, honey, but you know toys don't last forever. - What happened? - Woody's been shelved. Andy! - Woody? - Woody? Honey, are you okay? Yee-haw! Ride 'em, cowboy! He's back? (..)
    1999 Toy Story 2