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roundtable

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹaʊndˌteɪbəɫ// round·table

n. a meeting where everyone has an equal chance to talk and share their ideas. It is often used for solving problems or discussing important topics in a group.

n. a meeting or conference for discussion among several participants on an equal footing. Often implies a collaborative environment where no single person dominates the agenda.


SIMPLE

The team held a roundtable to discuss the new project.

CONTEXTUAL

The government invited local business leaders to a roundtable to address the rising costs of energy in the region.

COMPLEX

By organizing a roundtable instead of a traditional lecture, the university encouraged a more democratic exchange of ideas between the visiting scholars and the graduate students.

Usage

Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'roundtable discussion' or 'roundtable meeting'.

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