verb to place or arrange on a shelf
In publishing, 'shelve' can refer to the decision to delay or cancel the release of a book or other work.
In library science, 'shelve' refers to the act of placing books or other materials on shelves in an organized manner.
In retail, 'shelve' is used to describe the action of arranging products on shelves for display and sale.
In inventory management, 'shelve' is used to indicate the process of storing items on shelves in a warehouse or storage facility.
In home organization, 'shelve' is used to describe the act of putting items on shelves to keep them tidy and easily accessible.
Writers often shelve their completed manuscripts while they await feedback from editors or publishers.
Librarians shelve books according to the Dewey Decimal Classification system to ensure easy access for patrons.
Booksellers shelve new arrivals in the store to showcase them to customers and encourage sales.
Archivists shelve historical documents and artifacts in a systematic order for preservation and easy retrieval.