table

• Meuble à plateau horizontal soutenu par des pieds, servant généralement à manger, travailler ou poser des objets; peut aussi désigner une disposition ordonnée de données ou une table de restaurant.

A piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs, typically used for eating, working, or placing objects on.

1. A1formal

   A piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs, used for eating, working, or holding objects.

   Table (meuble)

   • The family gathered around the dinner table.
   • She put the books on the kitchen table.
   • He sat at the conference table during the meeting.

2. List or ArrangementB1formal

   A systematic arrangement of data, usually in rows and columns.

   tableau (de données)

   • The periodic table lists all chemical elements.
   • Check the timetable table for train schedules.
   • The price table shows all available options.

   Synonymescatalogchartgridindexlistmatrixregisterschedulespreadsheettabulation

3. Postponement (British)C1formalbritish

   The act of postponing discussion or consideration of a proposal.

   Ajournement (britannique)

   • The motion was laid on the table until next week.
   • Parliament tabled the bill for further review.
   • They decided to table the discussion until more information was available.

• Verbe utilisé en anglais britannique pour désigner le fait de soumettre une proposition ou un document à la discussion dans une assemblée législative ou officielle.

A verb used in British English to mean submitting a proposal or document for discussion in a legislative or formal meeting.

1. Postpone or delay considerationC1formalbritish

   To postpone discussion or action on a proposal or motion, typically in a legislative or formal meeting.

   Ajourner, reporter

   • The committee decided to table the bill until next week.
   • Parliament tabled the controversial motion.
   • They tabled the proposal for further review.

   Synonymesdeferdelaylay asidepigeonholepostponeput offshelvesuspend

   Antonymesactaddressadvanceconsiderdiscussexpeditehandleprocess

2. Submit for discussionC1formalamerican

   To present a proposal or document for consideration in a meeting (American usage).

   Présenter pour débat

   • The senator tabled the amendment for debate.
   • She tabled her report at the board meeting.
   • The issue was tabled for the committee's consideration.

   Synonymesbring upintroducemootofferpresentproposeput forwardraisesubmit

   Antonymesrescindretractwithdraw