1. conferences or discussions where participants meet as equals to exchange ideas
2. circular tables without a head, allowing equal seating for all participants

Examples

• The company hosts monthly roundtables to discuss new policies.
• Business leaders participated in roundtables about economic recovery.
• The conference featured several roundtables on climate change.
• We arranged the roundtables so everyone could see each other.
• The hotel’s roundtables seated eight people comfortably.
• Academic roundtables encourage open dialogue among scholars.