Emails & MeetingsIntermediate
Bring to the table
PronunciationBRING too thuh TAY-bul
Definition
To provide a useful skill, idea, resource, or value that benefits a team or project.
Where you hear it
- In team meetings when discussing individual contributions. - During interviews or performance reviews.
Examples
Senior engineers bring years of architecture experience to the table.
Let us review what each team member brings to the table for this project.
Common mistake
Thinking it refers only to physical items or code contributions, rather than broader skills, perspectives, or domain knowledge.
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