Collocation
book a table
To make a reservation for a table, typically at a restaurant, in advance.
Definition
'book a table' is a common English collocation. To make a reservation for a table, typically at a restaurant, in advance.
book + a table
“We should book a table for dinner tonight, as it's a very popular place.”
Examples
- I need to book a table for two at that new Italian restaurant for Friday night.
- Have you already booked a table for our anniversary dinner next month?
- The restaurant was so busy we couldn't book a table, so we had to try somewhere else.
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- It's always a good idea to book a table in advance, especially on weekends.
- She called ahead to book a table by the window, hoping for a nice view of the city.
- They decided to book a table for five, as their friends were joining them for the meal.
- Despite trying multiple times, he failed to book a table at the exclusive chef's special event.
- Please remember to book a table for lunch tomorrow if you want to eat at the bistro.
- The manager advised us to book a table early for the New Year's Eve celebration, as it gets fully reserved quickly.
- I've already booked a table under your name for 7 PM, so you can just head straight in.
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