table

/tˈe‍ɪbə‍l/

/ˈteɪbəɫ/

Table

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

a set of facts and figures arranged in rows and columns in a systematic order

a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it

food or meals in general

synonyms : board

a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game

flat tableland with steep edges

synonyms : mesa

to table

MAIN VERB

arrange or enter in tabular form

synonyms : tabularise

to suggest or decide to reschedule discussing something

synonyms : defer

to formally bring up a proposal, discussion, etc. at a meeting for consideration

Examples

1. His partner left the table in a fit of pique.

2. At a family reunion picnic, the buffet table showcased a classic beef plate roast.

3. The waiter took the empty plates from the table.

4. This business method takes the risk of failure out of the table.