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table (an item)

verb/ˈteɪbl/

B2CEFR level
50/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

In British usage, to formally put an item forward for discussion; in American usage, to postpone it.

I'd like to table the vendor review at next month's steering committee rather than rush it today.

Similar: put forward, raise formally

Topic: Business email & meetings in Business English

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