Board: meaning, definitions and examples

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board

 

[ bษ”หrd ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

game

A flat, usually rectangular piece of wood or other material used for various purposes, such as playing games or serving food.

Synonyms

panel, plank, slab

Examples of usage

  • Please pass me the board so we can start playing.
  • The chess board is set up and ready for the game.
Context #2 | Noun

meeting

A group of people who manage or direct a company or organization.

Synonyms

committee, council, panel

Examples of usage

  • The board will meet tomorrow to discuss the budget.
  • She was elected to the board of directors.
Context #3 | Verb

get on

To step onto or enter a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Synonyms

embark, enter, get on

Examples of usage

  • Please wait for the captain's signal before boarding the plane.
  • The passengers began boarding the cruise ship.

Translations

Translations of the word "board" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น placa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tafel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ papan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tablica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท planche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tabla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tahta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูˆุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deska

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ doska

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ploลกฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plata

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐา›ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lรถvhษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tabla

Etymology

The word 'board' originated from the Old English word 'bord', which referred to a plank or flat surface. Over time, the meaning of 'board' expanded to include various uses such as playing games, serving food, and managing organizations. The verb form 'board' comes from the nautical term of stepping onto a ship. The word has evolved to represent different contexts, from games to business meetings to transportation.

See also: boarder, boarding, dashboard, sideboard.

Word Frequency Rank

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