English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

switchboard in German

switchboard in German is Klappenschrank, Schaltschrank — switchboard means a panel or system used to connect and route telephone calls.

switchboard in German

Klappenschrank
noun
(telecommunications) The electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient.
Schaltschrank
noun
(telecommunications) The electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient.

What does "switchboard" mean?

  1. noun A panel or system used to connect and route telephone calls.
    "The receptionist used to route every call through the office switchboard."
  2. noun A large piece of equipment that distributes electrical power to multiple circuits.
    "An electrician inspected the building's main switchboard."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German

switchboard in a sentence

  • The receptionist used to route every call through the office switchboard.
  • An electrician inspected the building's main switchboard.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "switchboard" in German?

"switchboard" in German is Klappenschrank, Schaltschrank. switchboard means: A panel or system used to connect and route telephone calls.

How do you use "switchboard" in a sentence?

Example: "The receptionist used to route every call through the office switchboard." In German, "switchboard" is Klappenschrank, Schaltschrank.

Are there other ways to say "switchboard" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "switchboard": Klappenschrank, Schaltschrank.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.