To lay or set the table means to arrange the plates, cutlery, glasses, and napkins on a dining table before a meal. It prepares the table for people to eat.
Synonyms
prepare the tablearrange the table
Antonyms
clear the tabletidy the table
Translations
lay/set the table in your language
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عربي
يعني ترتيب الأطباق والأدوات الزجاجية وأدوات المائدة على الطاولة قبل الوجبة.
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اردو
کھانے سے پہلے میز پر پلیٹیں، چمچ اور گلاس وغیرہ ترتیب دینا۔
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हिंदी
खाने से पहले मेज पर प्लेटें, कांटे और गिलास आदि व्यवस्थित करना।
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中文
这意味着在用餐前将盘子、餐具、杯子和餐巾摆放到餐桌上。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
This means to put out the plates and forks for a meal. You do it before everyone eats. It makes the table ready.
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Memory TipImagine 'laying' down the plates and 'setting' them in place.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Could you please lay the table (prepare for meal) for dinner tonight?
It's your turn to set the table (put out dishes) before our guests arrive.
After we finish cooking, we can set the table (arrange for eating) together.