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/ʃɛlvɪd ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ · shelved.prjekt
noun
  1. A project or endeavor that has been postponed or put on hold, often due to lack of resources, funding, or priority. The company had to shelve its plans for a new product launch due to unexpected financial constraints.
  2. A project or idea that has been set aside or put on the backburner, often due to a lack of interest or enthusiasm. After the initial excitement wore off, the team had to shelve their idea for a new video game.
Did you know? The term 'shelved project' is often used in business and project management contexts to describe a project that has been put on hold, but may be revived in the future.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026