leave on the table en · VERB
Meanings
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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.
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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
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| leaving on the table | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| leaves on the table | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| left on the table | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| left on the table | Tense=Past | lexicographic |