Definition of shelve

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shelve    (shlv) KEY  

VERB:
shelved , shelv·ing , shelves
VERB:
tr.

1. To place or arrange on a shelf.
2. To put away as though on a shelf; put aside: "As usual, Dixon shelved this question" (Kingsley Amis). See Synonyms at defer ¹.
3. To cause to retire from service; dismiss.
4. To furnish or outfit with shelves.

VERB:
intr.

To slope gradually; incline.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From shelf (on the model of such pairs as calf, calve)

OTHER FORMS:
shelver (Noun)

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