shelve

1 [shelv] .
verb (used with object), shelved, shelv·ing.
1.
to place (something) on a shelf or shelves.
2.
to put off or aside from consideration: to shelve the question.
3.
to remove from active use or service; dismiss.
4.
to furnish with shelves.
Origin:
1585–95; v. use of shelve(s)

Related forms
shelv·er, noun

Synonyms
2. defer, table, pigeonhole.
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shelve

2 [shelv] .
verb (used without object), shelved, shelv·ing.
to slope gradually.
Origin:
1580–90; origin uncertain; compare Frisian skelf not quite level

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shelve1 (ʃɛlv) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—vb
1.  to place on a shelf
2.  to provide with shelves
3.  to put aside or postpone from consideration
4.  to dismiss or cause to retire
 
[C16: from shelves, plural of shelf]
 
'shelver1
 
—n

shelve2 (ʃɛlv) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—vb
(intr) to slope away gradually; incline
 
[C16: origin uncertain]

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shelve
1591, "to overhang," back formation from shelves, plural of shelf. Meaning "put on a shelf" first recorded 1655; metaphoric sense of "lay aside, dismiss" is from 1812. Meaning "to slope gradually" (1614) is from M.E. shelven "to slope," from shelfe "grassy slope," related to shelf.
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Example sentences
Must be able to lift and shelve books and have access to upper and lower
  library shelves.
But a shattered elbow will likely shelve him for the season.
He said it might also cause borrowers to downsize current operations or shelve
  plans for future growth.
Staff time is saved because materials are easier to shelve and retrieve.
Related Words
pigeonhole
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