Word
shelves
US/ˈʃɛɫvz/
UK/ʃˈɛlvz/
Definition
v. to put something on a shelf, or to decide not to continue with a plan for now.
v. the third-person singular present form of 'shelve', meaning to place on a shelf or to postpone a project indefinitely.
Examples
“The books are on the top shelves.”
“We need to install more shelves in the kitchen to store all our spices and jars.”
“The library's towering shelves are packed with rare manuscripts that require climate-controlled conditions to prevent the delicate paper from deteriorating over time.”
Examples
simple
“The books are on the top shelves.”
contextual
“We need to install more shelves in the kitchen to store all our spices and jars.”
complex
“The library's towering shelves are packed with rare manuscripts that require climate-controlled conditions to prevent the delicate paper from deteriorating over time.”
Usage
When used for plans or projects, it implies a temporary or permanent stop.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
fly off the shelves — To be sold in large quantities, very rapidly.
hit the shelves — To become available for purchase.