Definition

1. Adjective Phrase:
   • Available for discussion or consideration: Refers to an idea, proposal, or offer that has been formally presented and is now open for debate, negotiation, or decision-making by a group.
   • Not yet decided or resolved: Indicates that a matter is still active and pending a final outcome; it has not been withdrawn, rejected, or accepted.

Usage Examples

• Adjective Phrase:
  • The new contract terms are on the table for the union to review.
  • Several interesting proposals are on the table; we need to choose one by Friday.
  • The issue is still on the table, so we can revisit it at the next meeting.

Advanced Usage

• "To put something on the table": To formally present an idea, suggestion, or offer for consideration.
  • We need to put a concrete proposal on the table to move the talks forward.
• "To leave something on the table": To keep an option available or to not withdraw an offer.
  • Despite the disagreement, they decided to leave the original offer on the table.

Variants and Related Words

• Negotiable (adj): Open for discussion and compromise.
  • The salary for the position is negotiable.
• Under consideration (phrase): Being thought about or discussed.
  • Your application is currently under consideration.

Synonyms

• Up for discussion: Available to be talked about.
• Open for debate: Subject to consideration and argument.
• Pending: Awaiting a decision or settlement.

Related Phrases

• Take something off the table: To withdraw an offer or proposal from consideration.
  • After the scandal, the merger deal was taken off the table.

Related Idioms

• Lay/put your cards on the table: To be completely honest and open about your intentions and information.
  • If we want to reach a deal, we both need to put our cards on the table.

Adjective

1. able to be negotiated or arranged by compromise
   • negotiable demands
   • the proposal is still on the table