Translation guide
Expresses that a plan, project, or item is put aside, postponed, or abandoned. Japanese uses different expressions depending on whether it's a temporary hold, indefinite postponement, or cancellation.
That plan is currently being shelved.
Means 'on hold' or 'pending'. Used when a decision is deferred.
That proposal is being shelved (on hold).
Literally 'put into storage'. Often used for creative works (films, projects) that are shelved indefinitely, sometimes with a nuance of being abandoned.
I heard that movie is being shelved.
The plan or project is effectively dead, with no expectation of resuming.
Means a plan has fizzled out or been abandoned without a formal decision.
That matter was shelved (fizzled out).
Means 'cancelled' or 'discontinued'. Stronger than 'on hold'.
Books, products, or objects are literally being put onto shelves.
The project is being shelved (cancelled).
Products are being shelved (arranged on shelves).