board

/bˈɔːd/

/ˈbɔɹd/

[noun] [verb]

Board

[NOUN]

a flat and hard tool made of wood, plastic, paper, etc. that is designed for specific purposes

a table at which meals are served

synonyms : dining table

a flat surface used for showing or attaching information or messages

synonyms : display board

display panel

a flat, long, and thin piece made of a hard material such as a wood, used for building a house, apartment, etc.

synonyms : plank

a group of people with the power to make decisions for an organization or company

electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices

synonyms : control board

control panel

instrument panel

panel

a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities

synonyms : add-in

a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games

synonyms : gameboard

food or meals in general

synonyms : table

to board

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to get on a means of transportation such as a train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc.

synonyms : get on

antonyms : get off

live and take one's meals at or in

synonyms : room

provide food and lodging (for)

lodge and take meals (at)

Examples

1. She boarded the metro at the station near her hotel.

2. The board meeting painted a pretty grim picture.

3. The board agreed to sell the company.

4. The deal was completely open and above board.

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