tableta·ble1 /ˈteɪbəl/ noun [countableC]1used to refer to a place where people come together to discuss important mattersThe union has threatened to walk away from the bargaining table if a settlement isn’t made soon.
The government agreed to return to the negotiating table on May 6.
2a list of numbers, facts, or information arranged in rows across and down a pageDistribution tables should show taxes actually paid.
a book’s table of contents
→ life table3on the table an offer, idea etc that is on the table has been officially suggested and you are considering itThe offer on the table at the moment is a 10% wage increase.
4on the table American EnglishAmE an offer, idea etc that is on the table is no longer being considered at the moment but will be dealt with in the future 5under the table money that is paid under the table is paid secretly and illegally to someone in order to get what you wantPayments were made under the table to local officials.