come to the table

come to the table
to meet to discuss how to solve a problem or end a disagreement.

Carlson urged them to come to the table to resolve the issue.

Usage notes: also used in the form come back to the table - to continue discussions that had stopped:

The strikers decided to come back to the table.


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