Shelve ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Shelve ( verb )

1. To put something on a shelf.
2. To put something off, postpone or abandon a plan or idea.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english scylf, related to scylfan "prop up, support".

Examples:

1. She shelved the books in alphabetical order.
2. The company decided to shelve the project due to lack of funding.
3. He shelved his plans to travel and stayed home.
4. The proposal was shelved until next year's budget review.
5. The company shelved the product launch due to lack of interest from consumers.

(As a noun)

Shelve ( noun )

1. To put something on a shelf.
2. To put something off, postpone or abandon a plan or idea.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english scylf, related to scylfan "prop up, support".

Examples:

1. She shelved the books in alphabetical order.
2. The company decided to shelve the project due to lack of funding.
3. He shelved his plans to travel and stayed home.
4. The proposal was shelved until next year's budget review.
5. The company shelved the product launch due to lack of interest from consumers.