Hold to discuss at a later time

TABLE

Think of where a proposal might be placed when it’s not ready for a vote, or what you do with an idea to pause its consideration.

The word "table" here isn’t about furniture—it’s a verb meaning to postpone a discussion for later. Think of how people say "let’s table this conversation" when they want to revisit it after some time. The clue plays on this less common but widely understood meaning, where "hold" hints at delaying rather than physically holding something. It’s a straightforward example of how crosswords use alternate definitions to mislead at first glance.