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shelve v

(transitive) To furnish (a place) with shelves; especially, to furnish (a library, etc.) with bookshelves. To place (something) on a shelf; especially, to place or arrange (books) on a bookshelf. (figurative) To place (something) in a certain location, as if on a shelf. [...] (figurative) To set aside (something), as if on a shelf. To postpone or put aside, or entirely cease dealing with (a matter for discussion, a project, etc.). (also reflexive) To remove (someone) from active service. (intransitive, obsolete) To hang over or project like a shelf; to overhang. [...] (transitive, British, dialectal) To tilt or tip (a cart) to discharge its contents. (intransitive) Of land or a surface: to incline, to slope. (obsolete) To be in an inclined or sloping position. [...]

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