ROUND TABLE Definition & Meaning

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round table

noun

a number of persons gathered together for conference, discussion of some subject, etc., and often seated at a round table.
the discussion, topic of discussion, or the conference itself.
Round Table, Arthurian Legend.
1. the table, made round to avoid quarrels as to precedence, about which King Arthur and his knights sat.
2. King Arthur and his knights.

round-table

[ round-tey-buhl ]

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adjective

noting or pertaining to a conference, discussion, or deliberation in which each participant has equal status, equal time to present views, etc.:
round-table discussions.

Round Table

noun

(in Arthurian legend) the table of King Arthur, shaped so that his knights could sit around it without any having precedence
Arthur and his knights collectively
one of an organization of clubs of young business and professional men who meet in order to further social and business activities and charitable work
(in New Zealand) an organization of businessmen supporting policies of the New Right

round table

noun

1. a meeting of parties or people on equal terms for discussion
2. ( as modifier )
  a round-table conference

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Origin of round table¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Origin of round table²

First recorded in 1820–30

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Gabby Windey was the epitome of poise at last week’s round table on hit TV series “The Traitors.”

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And I think I sort of felt the support energetically just by being at that round table with those people.

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Obrist said he gathered the artist and a group of others for a breakfast round table a few days later, and in 2013, established the Serpentine’s technology division, which today has five curators.

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These days, they can work outside at a large round table, with its small pots of colorful succulents, or drink coffee in the seating area nearby.

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So many of her classmates have died of cancer that a large round table covered with their pictures is now a staple of her high school reunions.

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