Off the shelf

adjective

Ready-made and available for purchase immediately.

I bought the software off the shelf.
Visual representation of "off the shelf" - Ready-made and available for purchase immediately.

Often appears as...

  • buy off the shelf
  • off the shelf products
adjective

Not customized or specially made.

We use off-the-shelf components in our manufacturing process.
Visual representation of "off the shelf" - Not customized or specially made.

Often appears as...

  • off the shelf parts
  • off the shelf items
adjective

Ready-made and available for purchase immediately.

I bought the software off the shelf.
Visual representation of "off the shelf" - Ready-made and available for purchase immediately.

Often appears as...

  • buy off the shelf
  • off the shelf products
adjective

Not customized or specially made.

We use off-the-shelf components in our manufacturing process.
Visual representation of "off the shelf" - Not customized or specially made.

Often appears as...

  • off the shelf parts
  • off the shelf items
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "off the shelf"
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No Waiting

Indicates you can buy something and take it home immediately.

Illustration for No Waiting
I needed a phone today, so I got an off the shelf model.
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Common Choice

Suggests the item is not unique and is readily available to everyone.

Illustration for Common Choice
They decorated their office with off the shelf artwork.
LampPro Tip 3/3

No Customization

Implies the product comes as it is, with no special alterations or additions.

Illustration for No Customization
The software was off the shelf, so we couldn't request any changes.
LampPro Tip 1/3

No Waiting

Indicates you can buy something and take it home immediately.

Illustration for No Waiting
I needed a phone today, so I got an off the shelf model.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common Choice

Suggests the item is not unique and is readily available to everyone.

Illustration for Common Choice
They decorated their office with off the shelf artwork.
LampPro Tip 3/3

No Customization

Implies the product comes as it is, with no special alterations or additions.

Illustration for No Customization
The software was off the shelf, so we couldn't request any changes.
LampPro Tip 1/3

No Waiting

Indicates you can buy something and take it home immediately.

Illustration for No Waiting
I needed a phone today, so I got an off the shelf model.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common Choice

Suggests the item is not unique and is readily available to everyone.

Illustration for Common Choice
They decorated their office with off the shelf artwork.
LampPro Tip 3/3

No Customization

Implies the product comes as it is, with no special alterations or additions.

Illustration for No Customization
The software was off the shelf, so we couldn't request any changes.
Visual representation of the word "Off the shelf"

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