Word detour · UK / US EnglishSourced
United States / United Kingdom · English meaning
Let’s table it.
Discuss it—or set it aside?
In British parliamentary usage, tabling puts a proposal forward for consideration. In American usage it suspends consideration. Exact procedures depend on the rules in use.
Same verb.
Different direction for the meeting.
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