Meaning & use
Tabling
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In American English, postponing discussion of a proposal indefinitely; in British and parliamentary English, formally presenting a proposal or motion for discussion.
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The committee voted for tabling the motion until more research was available.
The MP is tabling an amendment to the bill next week.
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This is a classic case of American and British English having near-opposite meanings for the same word.
Words with a similar meaning
postponing (US)presenting (UK)
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