operating table

ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ ˈteɪbəl

Definition

Definition of operating table - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

medical

TECH.

table used for surgical procedures

TECH.

The surgeon requested additional tools while at the operating table.
The patient was prepped on the operating table.
The lights above the operating table were bright.

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table used for surgical procedures

Expressions with operating

operating in the black

adj.

making more money than is spent

The company has been operating in the black for the past three years.

operating in the red

adj.

experiencing financial losses or deficits

The company has been operating in the red for three consecutive quarters.

operating instructions

manual explaining how to use a device

He read the operating instructions to understand the new coffee maker.

operating environment

surrounding conditions that affect how an organization works every day

The company adapted to a changing operating environment in the market.

operating manual

book or document explaining how to use a device or machine safely

The technician checked the operating manual before adjusting the settings.

operating plan

detailed guide showing how daily work and activities will be done

The team reviewed the operating plan before starting the new quarter.

Expressions with table

table talk

casual conversation during a meal

The table talk at dinner was lively and full of laughter.

top table

main table at a formal event

The bride and groom sat at the top table during the reception.

Lord's table

the sacrament of Holy Communion

She received the Lord's table with reverence.

foot of the table

physical end part of a table

The vase is at the foot of the table.

head of the table

position at the end of a table

He sat at the head of the table during dinner.

set the table

arrange plates and utensils for a meal

She set the table before dinner.

pound the table

hit a table forcefully with one's hand

He got angry and pounded the table.

beneath the table

adv.

in a position directly under a table

The cat is hiding beneath the table.

bottom of the table

the last place in a competition or league

They are currently at the bottom of the table in the league.

bring to the table

offer something useful or beneficial

She brings valuable experience to the table.

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slab

medical

operating or mortuary table

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French:table d'opération, ...
German:Operationstisch, ...
Italian:tavolo operatorio, ...
Spanish:mesa de operaciones, ...
Portuguese:mesa de operações, ...
Chinese:手术台, ...
Japanese:手術台, ...
Arabic:طاولة العمليات, ...
Hebrew:שֻׁלְחָן נִתּוּחִים, ...
Russian:операционный стол, ...
Ukrainian:операційний стіл, ...
Hindi:ऑपरेटिंग टेबल, ...
Bengali:অপারেশন টেবিল, ...
Catalan:taula d'operacions, ...
Czech:operační stůl, ...
Danish:operationsbord, ...
Dutch:operatietafel, ...
Greek:χειρουργικό τραπέζι, ...
Hungarian:műtőasztal, ...
Khmer:តុវះកាត់, ...
Korean:수술대, ...
Persian:میز جراحی, ...
Polish:stół operacyjny, ...
Portuguese (BR):mesa de operações, ...
Romanian:masă de operație, ...
Swedish:operationsbord, ...
Thai:โต๊ะผ่าตัด, ...
Turkish:ameliyat masası, ...
Vietnamese:bàn mổ, ...

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