Antonyms for tabled


Grammar : Verb
Spell : tey-buh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈteɪ bəl


Definition of tabled

Origin :
  • in parliamentary sense, 1718, originally "to lay on the (speaker's) table for discussion," from table (n.). But in U.S. political jargon it has chiefly the sense of "to postpone indefinitely" (1866). Related: Tabled; tabling.
  • verb postpone a proposition
Example sentences :
  • It was then tabled and taken up again May 13, receiving 14 ayes, 15 noes.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • But the guilt remained, and he tabled Vulcan for the time being and went on.
  • Extract from : « Pagan Passions » by Gordon Randall Garrett
  • He tabled that thought, and went back to feeling victorious.
  • Extract from : « Out Like a Light » by Gordon Randall Garrett
  • This resolution was tabled by a vote of ninety-four to forty-five.
  • Extract from : « The Journal of Negro History, Volume 7, 1922 » by Various
  • She tabled the plates like so many protests, signed and witnessed.
  • Extract from : « The Dew of Their Youth » by S. R. Crockett
  • The report of the committee was tabled, but the debate was by no means ended.
  • Extract from : « The Journal of Negro History, Volume 4, 1919 » by Various
  • He gazed round the stooled and tabled eaters, tightening the wings of his nose.
  • Extract from : « Ulysses » by James Joyce
  • These are separated by the aid of riddles, or tabled, as the process is termed.
  • Extract from : « Gunnery in 1858 » by William Greener
  • While in turn you watch them, the entire apartment is tabled and table-clothed.
  • Extract from : « Club Life of London, Volume II (of 2) » by John Timbs
  • The plan was tabled, however, for only two of us were eager to contribute to the venture.
  • Extract from : « Growing Nuts in the North » by Carl Weschcke

Synonyms for tabled

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