0 past simple and past participle of shelve --
2 to put something onto shelves, or to fix shelves somewhere --
3 When a surface such as the bottom of the sea shelves, it slopes down gradually: --
It could mean that the vexed problem of the time-expired registrars will be shelved by calling them all medical assistants.
Finally, provider motivation is relevant not only at the time when contract tenders and quality standards are specified, after which the matter can be quietly shelved until contract renewal.
The arguments over manpower could be shelved.
The works would usually tick over satisfactorily66 in his absence but all new problems were shelved and the rebellious took the opportunity to prepare their grievances.
After each commission on reservation submitted a report its recommendations were either partly concealed, or shelved, but never fully implemented.
Many projects have been stalled or shelved completely owing to a lack of good images.
The book problem also had to compete with other important questions, and reports about it to the prime minister were shelved.
The primary effect was that privatisation of hospital refectories was shelved and a more serious engagement initiated.
