Meaning ofshelvein English

Verb

1. to equip with shelves; storage space
   We will shelve the room with wooden shelves for storage.
2. to place items on a shelf
   The librarian will shelve the books in alphabetical order.
3. to postpone or set aside (a project, etc.); pause
   The company will shelve the new product launch until next year.
4. to furnish (a room, etc.) with shelves
   We need to shelve the entire wall with shelves for our books.
5. to put something on a shelf for storage
   The store clerk will shelve the excess inventory in the back room.
6. to delay or put aside (plans, ideas, etc.)
   The government decided to shelve the proposal due to lack of funding.