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round table

Noun CEFR B2
ˈɹaʊn(d).teɪbl̩

Definitions

  1. King Arthur's table in the Arthurian legend, around which he and his knights congregate, all having equal status since the table has no head.
  2. A conference at which participants of similar status discuss and exchange views.
  3. A television show segment in which pundits or reporters discuss current events.
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see round, table.

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Examples

“Then, after a while, King Arthur said: "Let⟳ us go and see⟳ if, haply, this youth's name⟳ is marked upon any of the seats of the Round Table, for I think⟳ it should be there."”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

round the bend round the clock round the twist round the wicket round trip round tuit

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