Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shelve-a-project

verb phrase

/ʃɛlv ə ˈprɒdʒɛkt/

Definition

To put a project on hold or temporarily stop working on it.

Examples

The team had to shelve the project due to budget cuts.
After several setbacks, they decided to shelve the project until next year.
Although the proposal was promising, they felt it was best to shelve it for the time being.

Meaning

When someone decides to shelve a project, they are choosing to pause its development or implementation, often due to a lack of resources, changing priorities, or other factors.