table a motion



table a motion

to postpone the discussion of something during a meeting. Mary suggested that they should table the motion. The motion for a new policy was tabled until the next meeting.
See also: motion, table

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Patriciopah-TREE-thyo (Spanish), pah-TREE-syo (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
Fishke-Yiddish
Barton['ba:tən]
Duda-Portuguese
CourtneyKORT-neeEnglish
SusanSOO-zənEnglish