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Meaning of tabled
The primary meaning of the word "tabled" is to postpone or suspend consideration of a proposal, motion, or issue.
Etymology of tabled
The word "tabled" originates from the Old English and Old French words "tabul" and "table", respectively, meaning "board" or "flat surface".
Historically, to "table" something meant to put it on a table for consideration, and over time, the meaning expanded to include postponing or suspending consideration of an issue.
Synonyms
postponed
delayed
shelved
put off
suspended
halted
stopped
deferred
laid aside
set aside
held over
carried over
put on hold
stayed
withheld
withdrawn
rejected
turned down
dismissed
abandoned
dropped
cancelled
adjourned
recessed
deferred
delayed
laid on the table
placed on the back burner
put on the backburner
mothballed
in abeyance
on hold
pending
in limbo
stalled
stalled
frozen
blocked
obstructed
hindered
impeded
barred
prohibited
forbidden
disallowed
not allowed
rejected
refused
denied
vetoed
turned down
Definitions
- To postpone or suspend consideration of a proposal, motion, or issue, often in a formal or official setting.
- * To put something on the table for consideration, discussion, or decision, often in a formal or official setting.
Usage Examples
- The committee tabled the proposal until further research could be conducted.
- * The motion was tabled due to lack of support from the members.
- * The issue was tabled until the next meeting, when more information would be available.
Antonyms
approved
accepted
passed
adopted
enacted
implemented
executed
carried out
realized
accomplished
done
finished
completed
ratified
confirmed
validated
sanctioned
authorized
permitted
allowed
enabled
facilitated
supported
promoted
advanced
progressed
moved forward
pushed forward
driven forward