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What does “table something” mean?

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Rebecca

"Table" something means to put a topic off and come back to it at a later time, such as a conversation. In this video, Dr. Glassman is telling Shawn that they will continue the discussion of getting Shawn an aid later. Ex: The city council tabled the topic until the next meeting. Ex: Let's table this discussion until we all have calmed down. Ex: The judge tabled the case until the defendant's lawyer could be present.

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