table

table is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (Canada, UK) IPA: /ˈteɪbəl/
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Noun

Singular table

Plural tables

a table (1)

a table (2)

1. A raised flat surface.

   He sat at the table to eat.

2. A list of information in rows and columns.

   He looked at the data table.

Synonyms

• (raised flat surface) bench, board, desk, counter, stand, bar, stall, slab
• (chart) chart, graph, diagram, spreadsheet, record, register, index, list, catalog or catalogue, schedule
• (food) food, fare, board, diet, provision, menu
• (agenda) agenda, index, list, plan, record, register, roll, schedule

Related words

• turn the tables

Verb

Plain form table

Third-person singular tables

Past tense tabled

Past participle tabled

Present participle tabling

1. To propose in a meeting.

   We will table a new motion.

2. To end or postpone in a meeting.

   I vote to table discussion.

Synonyms

• (propose) propose, put forward, submit, suggest, enter, move
• (end) end, put an end to
• (put off) put off, postpone, shelve, put on the back burner

Antonyms

• (propose) withdraw, remove, retract
• (end) start, begin, keep open, continue
• (put off) bring forward, put forward