—table /ˈteɪ.bl̩/
noun (FURNITURE)
A1 [C] a flat surface, usually supported by four legs, used for putting things on
Thesaurus+: ↑Tables and desksF0 [+ sing/pl verb] the people sitting at a table:
» There was a really noisy table behind us celebrating someone's birthday.Thesaurus+: ↑Groups of peopleF0 [C] INDIAN ENGLISH a table that you work at in an office
→ SEE ALSO DESK(Cf. ↑desk) (TABLE)lay/set the tableB1 to put a cloth, knives, and forks, etc. on the table in preparation for a meal:
» Could you lay the table for lunch, please?Thesaurus+: ↑Providing and serving meals• • •
Extra Examples:» They sat round the dinner table, arguing about politics.» Come to the table everybody - supper's ready.» He came in with four shopping bags and dumped them on the table.» He lived in a room with only two chairs, a bed and a table.» I'll just get a sponge and wipe the crumbs off the table.noun (INFORMATION)
B1 [C] an arrangement of facts and numbers in rows or blocks, especially in printed material
Thesaurus+: ↑Tables, graphs and diagramsF0 [C] a MULTIPLICATION TABLE(Cf. ↑multiplication table)
Thesaurus+: ↑Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division , ↑Calculations and calculatingtable of contentsF0 a list of the information that is contained in a book
Thesaurus+: ↑Books and parts of booksThesaurus+: ↑Lists and catalogues , ↑Schedules and agendas• • •
Extra Examples:» He consulted a table of tide times.» All the figures are arranged in this table.» We learned about the table of elements.» This table shows population increase.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for table
F0 UK to suggest something for discussion:
» An amendment to the proposal was tabled by Mrs James.Thesaurus+: ↑Suggestions and proposalsF0 US to delay discussion of a subject:
» The suggestion was tabled for discussion at a later date.Thesaurus+: ↑Delaying and wasting time