Definitions

1. noun

a piece of furniture with a flat surface, used for eating, working, or displaying things

“She ate her breakfast at the table.”

2. verb

to set or put something on a table

“Please table the papers on the desk.”

3. verb

to postpone or put off a discussion or decision

“The committee decided to table the proposal until next week.”

4. verb

to make a formal proposal or suggestion, especially in a legislative assembly

“The senator tabled a new bill in the Senate.”

5. noun

a list or schedule of events, especially one showing the order of play in a tournament or competition

“The table for the tournament was released yesterday.”

6. noun

a set of values or principles, especially those guiding the actions of a particular profession or group

“The medical profession has a strict table of ethics to follow.”