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table
The word "table" has a very important difference in meaning between American English and British English when used as a verb. In American English, to "table" something means to postpone it or put it aside for later. It basically means 'to stop talking about this for now'. In British English, to "table" something means the opposite: to bring it forward for discussion or formally present it to a group.
💬Casual Conversation
David's trippin. He just decided to table that design review until Friday.
Thank god. I was about to lose it if I had to look at those slides again.
Meanings
A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, used as a surface for working at, eating from, or on which to place things.
"She placed the vase of flowers in the center of the dining table."
A set of facts or figures systematically arranged in columns and rows.
"Please refer to Table 2.1 for the complete demographic breakdown."
To postpone consideration of a bill or motion until a later time.
"The committee decided to table the proposal until the next quarterly meeting."
To present a formal proposal or document for discussion, typically in a legislative body.
"The MP tabled a motion to increase funding for public healthcare."