OFF-THE-SHELF


Meaning of OFF-THE-SHELF in English

/awf"dheuh shelf", of"-/ , adj.

1. readily available from merchandise in stock.

2. made according to a standardized format; not developed for specialized or individual needs; ready-made: off-the-shelf computer programs.

[ 1945-50 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .