Meaning of table In English

• 0 a flat surface, usually supported by four legs, used for putting things on

  • There was a really noisy table behind us celebrating someone's birthday.

  • Could you set the table for lunch, please?

• 1 an arrangement of facts and numbers in rows or blocks, especially in printed material

• 2 to suggest something for discussion:

  • An amendment to the proposal was tabled by Mrs James.

  • The suggestion was tabled for discussion at a later date.

• 3 a piece of furniture that has a flat top supported by legs:

  • We ate our meals sitting around a large dining room table.

  • The whole table had a very good time.

• 4 an arrangement of facts and numbers, usually in rows on a page, that makes information easy to understand

• 5 to leave something for discussion or consideration at a later time:

  • We’ll have to table these last two items until our next meeting.

• 6 an arrangement of facts or numbers in rows or columns, especially in printed material, on computer screens, etc.:

  • The table can help you evaluate the potential risks of investing in the Fund.

  • Building societies dominate the best-value tables for mortgages.

  • This table represents export sales.

• 7 a place or opportunity for people to meet and discuss something:

  • When they get to the bargaining table, there will be a fight over union membership.

  • In countries where women are denied a seat at the table, democracy remains a hollow promise.

• 8 no longer being considered:

  • A dividend payment this year is definitely off the table.

• 9 having been offered or suggested so that it can be considered:

  • Management said that there were important new benefits on the table.

  • The deal appears to be still on the table.

  • If you have an important matter to raise, don't leave it on the table.

• 10 to suggest or offer something for discussion:

  • table an offer/bid/proposal The company has been looking for a buyer for several months but so far no offer has been tabled.

  • table a motion/amendment/resolution MPs tabled 118 last minute amendments.

• 11 to leave a subject or idea to be discussed later:

  • The motion has been tabled.

  • I propose tabling this for the time being.