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Having been postponed to a later date
“Let's delve into the shelved plans to convert the former railway line to a cycle route.”
Canceled or postponed
Having been thrown out or away
Past tense for to postpone or assign to a later time or date
“The council has decided to temporarily shelve the proposal.”
Past tense for to cancel or do away with something that was planned or agreed on
“Citizens took to the streets in protest and forced their government to back down and shelve any plans to amend the laws.”
Past tense for to be or cause to be at an angle
“Observe, through the vista to the left, the richness of the oaks as they shelve downward and downward to the plain.”
Past tense for to discharge from a job or position
Past tense for to hinder or impede the progress or movement of
Past tense for to disregard and treat as unworthy of serious consideration
Past tense for to place or store (in or on a rack)
Past tense for to discontinue or bring a halt to something
Past tense for to get rid of or give up something
Past tense for to hold or maintain
Past tense for to eliminate from view or from being physically present
Past tense for to abolish, invalidate, or reverse (a previous system, decision, situation, etc.)
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