switchboard
Switchboard (noun) means a panel or system used to connect and route telephone calls. Example: “The receptionist used to route every call through the office switchboard.”
How to use switchboard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEquipment for routing telephone calls or electrical power.
Word forms
switchboarded past tense, switchboards plural, switchboards singular
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The receptionist used to route every call through the office _____.
Etymology
A compound of switch and board, describing a board fitted with switching equipment.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “switchboard” mean?
The word “switchboard” means a panel or system used to connect and route telephone calls. In plain terms, equipment for routing telephone calls or electrical power.
How do you pronounce “switchboard”?
“Switchboard” is pronounced SWIHCH-bawrd (/ˈswɪt͡ʃˌbɔɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “switchboard” in a sentence?
Here is “switchboard” used in a sentence: “The receptionist used to route every call through the office switchboard.”
What part of speech is “switchboard”?
“Switchboard” is a noun.
How many meanings does “switchboard” have?
“Switchboard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a panel or system used to connect and route telephone calls.