ROUND TABLE, THE


Meaning of ROUND TABLE, THE in English

ˌRound ˈTable, the BrE AmE

1 . the table at which King Arthur and his ↑ knight s sat, according to old stories. As it was round, all the places at it were equal. The expression ‘round table’ is used to describe a peaceful way of reaching an agreement:

The treaty was signed following a round table discussion.

2 . a ↑ charity organization for men under 40, who hold meetings and do work for their local areas. It is related to the Rotary Club, whose members are usually a little older.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.