Put off for now

TABLE

Consider where you might place an idea to revisit it later—this four-letter word also refers to a flat surface used for meals or meetings.

"Put off for now" hints at delaying something, which is where the phrase "table a motion" comes in—it means to postpone discussion on a topic. The word "table" itself is the answer, playing on its lesser-known meaning (to defer) rather than the usual piece of furniture. It’s a common crossword trick where a familiar word takes on a different, often formal or idiomatic, definition. Think of it like saying "let’s table this conversation" to mean "we’ll deal with it later."