noun
plural tables
[count] a piece of furniture that has a flat top and one or more legs
a piece of furniture with a flat surface that is designed to be used for a particular purpose
a group of people who are sitting at a table
a collection of information that is arranged in rows and columns
at table
Brit :sitting at a table and eating a meal
lay/put (all/all of) your cards on the table
on the table
able to be considered or discussed
run the table
chiefly US
pool, billiards, etc. :to hit all the remaining balls into pockets without missing
informal :to win all the remaining games, points, etc.
table of contents
turn the tables
to change a situation completely so that you have an advantage over someone who previously had an advantage over you - often + on
under the table
used to describe a situation in which a worker is being paid in a secret and illegal way in order to avoid paying taxes
informal
To drink someone under the table means to drink more alcohol than someone else without becoming extremely drunk, unconscious, etc.
verb
tables; tabled; tabling
[+ obj] US :to decide not to discuss (something) until a later time
Brit :to formally present (something) for discussion
US