How to Pronounce "shelve"
word
ˈʃɛɫv
SHELV
ʃˈɛlv
SHELV
Definition
To put something, especially an idea, plan, or project, aside for later instead of acting on it now. It can also mean to place something physically on a shelf.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɛɫv
British English
ʃˈɛlv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHELV
UK
SHELV
Listen in Context
We had to shelve the plan because of budget cuts.
Please shelve the books when you are done with them.
The company decided to shelve the new product launch.
Let's shelve this idea for now and revisit it next year.