high table UK
haɪ ˈteɪbəl
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Definition of high table - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
formal diningRareUKraised dining table for distinguished personsRareUK
  • Distinguished guests were invited to the high table.
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2.
academic institutionsTECH.UKdining table for fellows and guests in institutionsTECH.UK
  • The high table was set for the evening banquet.
dining table
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  • high table: dining table for fellows and guests in institutions
    dining table for fellows and guests in institutions

Expressions with high

high onadv.
in a position far up on something
The picture hangs high on the wall.
fly highv.
feel very happy or excited
After winning the match, she was flying high.
high gearn.
gear setting in vehicles for high speed
When the road cleared, he shifted into high gear.
high groundn.
elevated area of land above surrounding areas
The castle was built on high ground.
at high noonadv.
happening around 12 PM when the sun is highest
The duel was set to begin at high noon.
have high hopesv.
expect something very good or successful to happen
We have high hopes for the new project.

Expressions with table

table talkn.
casual conversation during a meal
The table talk at dinner was lively and full of laughter..
top tablen.
main table at a formal event
The bride and groom sat at the top table during the reception.
Lord's tablen.
the sacrament of Holy Communion
She received the Lord's table with reverence.
foot of the tablen.
physical end part of a table
The vase is at the foot of the table.
head of the tablen.
position at the end of a table
He sat at the head of the table during dinner.
set the tablev.
arrange plates and utensils for a meal
She set the table before dinner.
pound the tablev.
hit a table forcefully with one's hand
He got angry and pounded the table.
beneath the tableadv.
in a position directly under a table
The cat is hiding beneath the table.
bottom of the tablen.
the last place in a competition or league
They are currently at the bottom of the table in the league.
bring to the tablev.
offer something useful or beneficial
She brings valuable experience to the table.

Terms related to high table

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banquetbanquetingceremonydiningfeastgalareceptioncollegefellowguesthallinstitution

Terms with high table included in their meaning

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boothn.
dining
table with high-backed benches in a restaurant
bar tablen.
furniture
high table in a bar for drinks

Examples of high table in a sentence

  • Only the board members dined at the high table.
  • He was invited to dine at the high table.
  • The high table tradition dates back centuries.

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  1. French:table d'honneur, ...
  2. German:Ehrentisch, Hochtafel, ...
  3. Italian:tavolo d'onore, ...
  4. Spanish:mesa principal, mesa alta, ...
  5. Portuguese:mesa de honra, ...
  6. Chinese:高桌, ...
  7. Japanese:高卓, ハイテーブル, ...
  8. Arabic:مَائِدَة الشَّرَف, المائدة الرئيسية, ...
  9. Hebrew:שׁוּלְחָן גָּבוֹהַּ, שֻׁלְחָן גָּבוֹהַּ, ...
  10. Russian:почетный стол, главный стол, ...
  11. Ukrainian:почесний стіл, стіл для викладачів, ...
  12. Hindi:उच्च मेज, फैलो मेज, ...
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