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Shelved: meaning, definitions and examples

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shelved

 

[ สƒษ›lvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

put away

The term 'shelved' refers to the action of placing an item on a shelf for storage or display. It can also imply that a project or plan has been temporarily set aside and is not currently being worked on. This usage is common in both physical and metaphorical contexts, often indicating a pause in progress or attention. In libraries or retail, shelving is crucial for organization and accessibility of books and products, respectively.

Synonyms

deferred, set aside, stored

Examples of usage

  • I shelved the new books in the library.
  • The committee shelved the proposal for further discussion.
  • After reviewing the project, they decided to shelve it for now.

Translations

Translations of the word "shelved" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น encalhado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‡เคฒเฅเคตเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช regalisiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dijadwalkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐัะปัƒะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odล‚oลผony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฃšใซ็ฝฎใ‹ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mis de cรดtรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ archivado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rafda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ๋ฐ˜์— ๋†“์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uloลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odloลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ็ฝฎ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ shranjeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrรกรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำฉั€ะตะณะต า›ะพะนั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saxlanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ archivado

Word origin

The word 'shelved' is derived from the noun 'shelf', which has its roots in Old English 'scylf', meaning a ledge or a plank. The construction of shelves for storage dates back to ancient civilizations, where they were used to hold items in a more organized manner. Over time, the verb 'shelve' emerged, indicating the action of placing items on a shelf. The figurative use of 'shelving' a project or idea likely gained prominence in the late 20th century, reflecting a more casual approach to project management and decision-making in various professional fields. Today, the term is commonly used in contexts ranging from academic environments to corporate settings, illustrating its evolution and relevance in contemporary language.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,619, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.