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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shelved

/ʃɛlvɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does shelved mean?

verb

To put something on a shelf, or to postpone or cancel a plan or decision. To place something in a state of being on hold or inactive.

Example

"The project was shelved due to lack of funding."

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