table

/'teibl/
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table

She sets the table for a family dinner.

Definition
  1. Noun:

    • A piece of furniture: A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, used for eating, writing, working, or placing things on.
    • A set of facts or figures: A set of facts or figures displayed systematically in rows and columns.
    • The people sitting at a table: The group of people assembled around a table for a meal or discussion.
    • Food provided at a meal: The food served or eaten at a meal.
    • A flat, elevated area of land: A flat-topped area of land with steep sides; a plateau or mesa.
  2. Verb:

    • To formally present: To formally present something (like a proposal or motion) for discussion or consideration at a meeting.
    • To postpone discussion: (Primarily US) To decide to delay or postpone discussion or consideration of a proposal or piece of legislation.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (furniture):
    • She put the book on the coffee table.
    • We need a larger dining table for our family.
  • Noun (data set):
    • The results are summarized in Table 3 on page 15.
    • Please consult the multiplication table.
  • Noun (people):
    • His joke had the whole table laughing.
  • Noun (food):
    • They always keep an excellent table for their guests.
  • Verb (to present):
    • The committee will table the report at the next meeting.
  • Verb (to postpone - US):
    • The senator moved to table the amendment.
Advanced Usage
  • "To turn the tables (on someone)": To reverse a situation so that you gain an advantage over someone who previously had an advantage over you.
    • After losing the first set, she turned the tables on her opponent and won the match.
  • "To set the table": To arrange plates, cutlery, etc., on a table before a meal.
    • Could you help me set the table for dinner?
  • "To clear the table": To remove dishes, cutlery, etc., from a table after a meal.
    • The children cleared the table after breakfast.
  • "On the table": Offered for discussion or consideration.
    • All options are on the table for the budget review.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tabling (n): The act of formally presenting something or postponing it.
    • The tabling of the motion sparked debate.
  • Tableware (n): The dishes, glasses, and cutlery used for setting a table for a meal.
  • Timetable (n): A schedule listing the times at which events are planned to occur.
  • Tabletop (n): The flat, horizontal surface of a table.
Synonyms
  • Noun (furniture): Desk, bench, counter.
  • Noun (data): Chart, grid, schedule.
  • Verb (present): Propose, submit, introduce.
  • Verb (postpone): Defer, shelve, delay.
Phrasal Verbs
  • Table something: This verb itself functions like a phrasal verb in its specific meanings (to present formally or to postpone).
    • They decided to table the issue until more data was available.
Related Idioms
  • Under the table: Secretly and illegally, especially involving payments.
    • He was paid under the table to avoid taxes.
  • Drink someone under the table: To be able to drink more alcohol than someone else without becoming as drunk.
    • In his youth, he could drink anyone under the table.
  • Bring something to the table: To provide or contribute a useful skill, quality, or idea.
    • What unique experience does the new candidate bring to the table?
table

She sets the table for a family dinner.

Noun
  1. food or meals in general
    • she sets a fine table
    • room and board
  2. a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game
    • he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks
  3. flat tableland with steep edges
    • the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
  4. a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it
    • I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant
  5. a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
    • it was a sturdy table
  6. a set of data arranged in rows and columns
    • see table 1
Verb
  1. arrange or enter in tabular form
  2. hold back to a later time
    • let's postpone the exam