v. shelved, shelv·ing, shelves v.tr. 1. To place or arrange on a shelf: shelved the products in the grocery store. 2. To put aside as though on a shelf: "As usual, Dixon shelved this question" (Kingsley Amis). See Synonyms at defer1. 3. To cause to retire from service; dismiss: workers who were shelved during the recession. 4. To furnish or outfit with shelves. v.intr. shelver n. |
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