on the table
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Definition
- 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- Not yet decided or resolved: Indicates that a matter is still active and pending a final outcome; it has not been withdrawn, rejected, or accepted.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
- able to be negotiated or arranged by compromise
- negotiable demands
- the proposal is still on the table