Table | Mean of table in English Dictionary

/ˈteɪbəl/

• Noun
• a piece of furniture that has a flat top and one or more legs
1. They were sitting at/around the dining/dinner table.
2. She reserved a table for two at the restaurant.
3. Please set the table for dinner. [=place plates, silverware, etc., on the table]
• a piece of furniture with a flat surface that is designed to be used for a particular purpose
1. a billiard/poker table
• a group of people who are sitting at a table
1. He had the attention of the entire table.

• a collection of information that is arranged in rows and columns
1. The table shows the salary of each employee.
• sitting at a table and eating a meal
1. The whole family was at table.
• able to be considered or discussed
1. All options are on the table.
2. A new contract offer is on the table.
• to hit all the remaining balls into pockets without missing
• to win all the remaining games, points, etc.
1. The team could run the table to win the league championship.
• to change a situation completely so that you have an advantage over someone who previously had an advantage over you
1. He turned the tables on his attacker and pinned him to the ground.
• Verb
• to decide not to discuss (something) until a later time
1. The committee tabled the issue until the next meeting.
• to formally present (something) for discussion
1. She plans to table a motion for debate in Parliament.