table
noun [ C ]
uk/ˈteɪbl/ us GRAPHS & CHARTS
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.
MEETINGS
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.
off the table
no longer being considered:
A dividend payment this year is definitely off the table.
on the table
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.
US
not going to be discussed until later:
If you have an important matter to raise, don't leave it on the table.
See also
life table
mortality table
the negotiating table
round table
table
verb [ T ]
MEETINGS uk/ˈteɪbl/ us UK
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.
US
to leave a subject or idea to be discussed later:
The motion has been tabled.
I propose tabling this for the time being.