1. A topic, issue, or problem that has been postponed, ignored, or set aside without resolution
The discussion about budget cuts became a shelved matter after the election.
A discussão sobre cortes orçamentários tornou-se um assunto colocado de lado após a eleição.
2. Something deliberately avoided or not addressed in conversation or decision-making
Environmental concerns were a shelved matter during the negotiations.
As preocupações ambientais foram um assunto colocado de lado durante as negociações.