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Definition of the negotiating table noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

the negotiating table

noun
 
/ðə nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪtɪŋ teɪbl/
 
/ðə nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪtɪŋ teɪbl/
 [singular]
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  1. (used mainly in newspapers) a formal discussion to try and reach an agreement
    • We want to get all the parties back to the negotiating table.
    Topics Discussion and agreementc2
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