To have an opportunity to be part of decision-making or important discussions.
Иметь возможность участвовать в принятии решений или важных обсуждениях. (imet vozmozhnost uchastvovat v prinyatii resheniy ili vazhnykh obsuzhdeniyakh)
"She fought for years to earn a seat at the table in the boardroom."
"Она годами боролась, чтобы заслужить место за столом в зале заседаний." (ona godami borolas chtoby zasluzhit mesto za stolom v zale zasedaniy)
it is a waste not to use your mental abilities
the principle that everyone is subject to the law
to slow down or stop an activity
a symbol of success or high position in a company
to be visibly very angry
to boost someone’s confidence or enthusiasm