leave on the table
leave on the table verb: to not accept (something on offer).
Verb
leave on the table (third-person singular simple present leaves on the table, present participle leaving on the table, simple past and past participle left on the table)
- To not accept (something on offer).
- It seems odd that the union left the tuition assistance program on the table when they negotiated this latest contract.
- To fail to seize (an opportunity that is apparent).
- They really left a lot on the table when they designed this hampered user interface.
Forms of leave on the table
| third-person singular present | leaves on the table |
|---|---|
| present participle | leaving on the table |
| past participle | left on the table |
| past | left on the table |
Questions about leave on the table
- What does leave on the table mean?
- Leave on the table means to not accept (something on offer).
- What part of speech is leave on the table?
- Leave on the table is a verb.
- What is the past tense of leave on the table?
- The past tense of leave on the table is left on the table.
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