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Synonyms
shelve (shĕlv)

[From shelf (on the model of such pairs as calf, calve).]

verb: shelved, shelv·ing, shelves. 

transitive verb 

  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 defer1
  3. To cause to retire from service; dismiss.
  4. To furnish or outfit with shelves.

intransitive verb 

To slope gradually; incline.

derivatives

shelv́er
noun