noun
the negotiating table
— used to say that people are having formal discussions in order to reach an agreement
The two sides in this dispute have returned to the negotiating table. [=they have begun to have discussions again]
They came to an agreement at the negotiating table. [=they came to an agreement after their discussions]
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(used mainly in newspapers) a formal discussion to try and reach an agreement
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We want to get all the parties back to the negotiating table.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.