Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
tabling
English answer:
advocating / volunteering (in this context)
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Taña Dalglish
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English term
Belarus
Commitment and experience, here and now
Native in: Russian
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tabling
English
Social Sciences
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
He became a vegetarian in 1986 and went to his first
animal rights conference in 1988. Soon afterwards he met Terri, already a vegan, who was **tabling** for an animal rights group. They married in 1990 and moved to North Carolina “to try and live a simpler life and work for the animals.
animal rights conference in 1988. Soon afterwards he met Terri, already a vegan, who was **tabling** for an animal rights group. They married in 1990 and moved to North Carolina “to try and live a simpler life and work for the animals.
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Apr 2, 2009 04:03: Taña Dalglish Created KOG entry
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Taña Dalglish
Jamaica
Jamaica
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English
Works in field
Jamaica
Translating the Ideas Behind the Words
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish, French to English, and 2 more.
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advocating
http://onlinedictionary.datasegment.com/word/advocating
advocating - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Advocate \Ad"vo*cate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Advocated; p. pr. &
vb. n. Advocating.] [See Advocate, n., Advoke, Avow.]
To plead in favor of; to defend by argument, before a
tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend
publicly.
[1913 Webster]
HTH.
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Within the context of animal rights, most hits on Google refer to tabling as: "setting up an information table filled with brochures, fact sheets, miscellaneous items, or any type of free literature available for the general public to review ...".
http://www.all-creatures.org/articles/act-gloss.html#Tabling
Tabling (pronounced: table-ing)
”Tabling” is when one or more individuals volunteer their time to set up an information table filled with brochures, fact sheets, miscellaneous items, or any type of free literature available for the general public to review, take home, and hopefully share with others. Tabling events commonly take place at special events such as festivals, and conferences.
Many non-profit organizations are happy to supply volunteers with ample materials for free; however donations are graciously accepted for the expense of producing and supplying endless quantities of professional materials.
For this reason, I proposed a "general" term of advocating or enabling the set up of tables for the distribution of information related to animal rights issues.
HTH.
advocating - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Advocate \Ad"vo*cate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Advocated; p. pr. &
vb. n. Advocating.] [See Advocate, n., Advoke, Avow.]
To plead in favor of; to defend by argument, before a
tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend
publicly.
[1913 Webster]
HTH.
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Within the context of animal rights, most hits on Google refer to tabling as: "setting up an information table filled with brochures, fact sheets, miscellaneous items, or any type of free literature available for the general public to review ...".
http://www.all-creatures.org/articles/act-gloss.html#Tabling
Tabling (pronounced: table-ing)
”Tabling” is when one or more individuals volunteer their time to set up an information table filled with brochures, fact sheets, miscellaneous items, or any type of free literature available for the general public to review, take home, and hopefully share with others. Tabling events commonly take place at special events such as festivals, and conferences.
Many non-profit organizations are happy to supply volunteers with ample materials for free; however donations are graciously accepted for the expense of producing and supplying endless quantities of professional materials.
For this reason, I proposed a "general" term of advocating or enabling the set up of tables for the distribution of information related to animal rights issues.
HTH.
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Tina Vonhof (X)
: 'volunteering' would also work.in thix context.
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Thank you so much Tina. Volunteering works nicely (as it implies time). Again thank you.
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d_vachliot (X)
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Thank you so much. Much appreciated. Have a good weekend.
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Comment: "Selected automatically based on peer agreement."
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6 mins
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Spain
Spain
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English
Spain
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Native in: English
Works in: German to English, Hungarian to English, English, and 1 more.
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"To table" is to set up an actual table covered with information
According to Amnesty International:
What is tabling?
"To table" (the word table in verb form) is to set up an actual table covered with information and eye-catching displays, staffed by knowledgeable and eager young activists (that's you), to educate and involve people in their campaigns.
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But it can also mean this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_(verb)
Table as a verb has two contradictory meanings, one in use in the United States and the other in the remainder of the English-speaking world. In the United States, the motion to table (or "lay on the table") is a proposal to suspend consideration of a pending motion, while in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, to "table" a motion (or "place on the table") is the means to commence discussion on a proposal.
What is tabling?
"To table" (the word table in verb form) is to set up an actual table covered with information and eye-catching displays, staffed by knowledgeable and eager young activists (that's you), to educate and involve people in their campaigns.
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But it can also mean this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_(verb)
Table as a verb has two contradictory meanings, one in use in the United States and the other in the remainder of the English-speaking world. In the United States, the motion to table (or "lay on the table") is a proposal to suspend consideration of a pending motion, while in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, to "table" a motion (or "place on the table") is the means to commence discussion on a proposal.
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9 hrs
Taking the High Ground
Taking the high ground, standing on a table so to speak and voicing strong concerns about their passion. Standing up for what they believe in. Table standing to get their point across.
Peer comment(s):
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Alexandra Taggart
: First it was announcing of a new law by the King which stood on the table top,then it was Parlament.You are right about emotions, "making emotions official"?
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Thank you
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Alexandra Taggart
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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English
Russian Federation
proficient translation
Native in: English 
, Russian
Works in: Russian to English, English to Russian, English
setting out his ideas, say having a speech in House of Representatives
Proposing a change in the law by means of bill of law
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The word "tabling" came from British Parlament and it refers directly to the Speaker :http://www.nt.gov.au/lant/pub/GovInNT/chap7/main.html
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The ideas of the speaker are set down (written form) officialy in the House of Commons in Britain (should be House of Representatives in US).In front of the Speaker's Chair is a T-shaped table called, quite simply, 'the Table'. Whenever a minister or a member presents a document (such as an annual report from a government department) to the parliament, it is said to be 'tabled'. This goes back to the days before printing, when copies of documents had to be written by hand, and it could take a long time for each member to receive one. So, the document was placed on the Table where members could read it. Today, documents are printed and distributed to all the members, but a copy is still tabled to show officially that it has been presented to the Parliament.
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Note added at 1 day19 hrs (2009-03-21 07:51:28 GMT)
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The word "tabling" came from British Parlament and it refers directly to the Speaker :http://www.nt.gov.au/lant/pub/GovInNT/chap7/main.html
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Note added at 1 day19 hrs (2009-03-21 08:02:28 GMT)
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The ideas of the speaker are set down (written form) officialy in the House of Commons in Britain (should be House of Representatives in US).In front of the Speaker's Chair is a T-shaped table called, quite simply, 'the Table'. Whenever a minister or a member presents a document (such as an annual report from a government department) to the parliament, it is said to be 'tabled'. This goes back to the days before printing, when copies of documents had to be written by hand, and it could take a long time for each member to receive one. So, the document was placed on the Table where members could read it. Today, documents are printed and distributed to all the members, but a copy is still tabled to show officially that it has been presented to the Parliament.
Discussion
If you Google "Tabling and Animal Rights", you will find that the majority of results are related to people setting up actual tables at various events and conferences.
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