Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Table"
The meaning of "Table" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does He eased away from the table. mean?
A:
It means : He “moved away slowly” from the table.
We also say: someone EASES their way INTO something.
That means they do so slowly as well.
We also say: someone EASES their way INTO something.
That means they do so slowly as well.
Q:
What does It's not on the table, it's not a deterrent. mean?
A:
It’s not something being considered in the discussion and it’s not an obstacle.
Q:
What does to table a motion.
mean?
mean?
A:
As a verb, table can mean postpone for consideration later or it can mean to bring forward for discussion currently at a meeting. I think the usage meaning ‘to postpone for discussion later’ is American while the usage meaning ‘to formally bring forward for discussion ‘ is more British.
Q:
What does Sitting down at a table with a group of strangers has the incomparable and odd benefit of making it a little more difficult to hate them with impunity. mean?
A:
That is a very complicated sentence haha. It means that because he is sitting down at the table, it is harder to hate the people/strangers there with him, without any consequence.
It is easy to hate or judge strangers when you don’t have to sit down and interact with them, but because he is so close physically with them, he is forced to get to know them personally.
It is easy to hate or judge strangers when you don’t have to sit down and interact with them, but because he is so close physically with them, he is forced to get to know them personally.
Q:
What does
'There are tables that needs to be prebassed' mean?
'There are tables that needs to be prebassed' mean?
A:
Bussing a table means clearing and cleaning it. Prebussing is clearing extra dishes and utensils that will not be used, after people first are seated at the table.
Example sentences using "Table"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with i sat the tables by the window where having alot kid runing so i was unhappy about that.
A:
I sat at a table by the window. There were a lot of kids running around which bothered me.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with the table is already have people, please choose another one.
A:
The table is full.
That/this table already has people at it.
That/this table already has people at it.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with bring to the table (mention how i stand out from other candidates)..
A:
I have better solutions that I can bring to the table.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with A table. The table. .
A:
The table is made from wood.
The table is a meeting place.
The table is full of food.
The table is a meeting place.
The table is full of food.
Synonyms of "Table" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between table and desk ?
A:
A table is just a table. Typically it’s where you eat, or put plants on.
I put the plate on the table.
The keys were on the table.
A desk is like a table but it’s where you do work on...like homework or where you have your computer on. They usually have drawers to put stuff in.
I left my book in my desk at school.
I worked on my report at my desk.
I put the plate on the table.
The keys were on the table.
A desk is like a table but it’s where you do work on...like homework or where you have your computer on. They usually have drawers to put stuff in.
I left my book in my desk at school.
I worked on my report at my desk.
Q:
What is the difference between table manner and table manners ?
A:
They are the same thing, but only “table manners” is grammatically correct in English.
Example:
Use your table manners/ Use your table manner
Only the first example makes sense.
Example:
Use your table manners/ Use your table manner
Only the first example makes sense.
Q:
What is the difference between wipe the table and wipe off the table and wipe down the table ?
A:
I guess if you say "wipe off the table" it might seem like you're just going to do a light dusting of the table, and if you say "wipe down the table" you might saying that the cleaning of the table will be more aggressive. Like maybe with cleaning products. I don't know if that makes sense.
Q:
What is the difference between on the table and on a table ?
A:
‘The table’ is a specific table. 알고 있는 테이블, 우리 얘기한 테이블
‘A table’ is random. a general table.
‘A table’ is random. a general table.
Q:
What is the difference between we need a table for two persons. and we need a table for two people. or can I just say that "we need a table for 2 ?" ?
A:
you see ”persons” when referring to more than one person, while making it clear that you are speaking of each individual. I usually see it in legal documents.
People is referring to more than one person, as a general group.
“...a table for two.” sounds natural
People is referring to more than one person, as a general group.
“...a table for two.” sounds natural
Translations of "Table"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? If 'to wait tables' means 'to serve food at a restaurant', how do you say 'to wait until you can seat in the restaurant (because it is full)'
A:
Examples
The restaurant is full so we're waiting to be seated.
The restaurant is full so we're waiting to be seated.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? the table that you put the TV on
A:
It's called a "TV stand"
Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? Can I have a table at 2:00?
A:
Can l book/reserve a table for 2 o'clock?
Can l book/reserve a table for 2 o'clock?
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? Japanese and Korean have very much different table manners. The Korean people lay their rice bowl on the table when they have a meal, but the Japanese people have that in their hands when they do that.
A:
Japanese and Koreans have very different table manners. When Korean people eat rice, they put their rice bowl on the table, but Japanese people hold their rice bowl in their hands while they eat.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? table d'archive
A:
Archive table
Other questions about "Table"
Q:
"Please come early.
I'm taking up a table for four by myself.
Feel like people are giving me a gaze." Does this sound natural?
I'm taking up a table for four by myself.
Feel like people are giving me a gaze." Does this sound natural?
A:
× "Please come early.
✓ Please come soon.
× I'm taking up a table for four by myself.
✓ I'm taking up a table for four all by myself.
× Feel like people are giving me a gaze.
✓ Feel like people are giving me weird looks.
✓ Please come soon.
× I'm taking up a table for four by myself.
✓ I'm taking up a table for four all by myself.
× Feel like people are giving me a gaze.
✓ Feel like people are giving me weird looks.
Q:
He is sitting at the table and writing a letter
> he is writing a letter at the table.
She is at the piano, playing a somata>
She is playing a sonata at the piano
Which is more natural? Does this sound natural?
> he is writing a letter at the table.
She is at the piano, playing a somata>
She is playing a sonata at the piano
Which is more natural? Does this sound natural?
A:
The first two sound natural. Either way works! For the last two. The last two are also natural, but for the "sheis at the piano, playing a somata" using "on" instead of "at" might sound a little better! (At least to me it would!) Good work!
Q:
Today’s table topic question.
Why the flight attendants always ask "Coffee or Tea"? not water , juice or other drinks. Does this sound natural?
Why the flight attendants always ask "Coffee or Tea"? not water , juice or other drinks. Does this sound natural?
A:
× Why the flight attendants always ask "Coffee or Tea"?
✓ Why do flight attendants always ask if you want coffee or tea, but
× not water , juice or other drinks.
✓ not water, juice or other drinks?
You can also say "...but never water, juice or other drinks?"
✓ Why do flight attendants always ask if you want coffee or tea, but
× not water , juice or other drinks.
✓ not water, juice or other drinks?
You can also say "...but never water, juice or other drinks?"
Q:
The table costs $100. Does this sound natural?
A:
“The table costs $100” is just a general statement on how expensive the table is. If you say “the table cost me $100,” it means that you already bought the table and spent $100.
Q:
"This table looks durable. It seems like we can use this for 30 years." Does this sound natural?
A:
× "This table looks durable. It seems like we can use this for 30 years."
✓ "This table looks durable. It seems like we will be able to use it for 30 years
✓ "This table looks durable. It seems like we will be able to use it for 30 years
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