When a film, project, manuscript, etc. is shelved — withheld from release or postponed/put on hold (often indefinitely).
その映画は予算の問題でお蔵入りになった。
The movie was shelved due to budget problems.
編集部はその原稿をお蔵入りにした。
The editorial department shelved the manuscript.
新製品の企画が競合の出現でお蔵入りになった。
The new product plan was shelved after a competing product appeared.
Putting things into storage or a warehouse; literally storing items in a storehouse.
古い着物はお蔵入りして、しばらく使われなかった。
The old kimono was put into storage and wasn't used for a while.
農具は冬の間お蔵入りしておく。
The farming tools are put into storage during the winter.