noun
switchboard
SWIHCH-bawrd
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.”
noun
1
A panel or system used to connect and route telephone calls.
"The receptionist used to route every call through the office switchboard."
2
A large piece of equipment that distributes electrical power to multiple circuits.
"An electrician inspected the building's main switchboard."
How to use switchboard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEquipment for routing telephone calls or electrical power.
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Word forms
- Plural
- switchboards
- Third person singular
- switchboards
- Past tense
- switchboarded
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Etymology
A compound of switch and board, describing a board fitted with switching equipment.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for switchboard
board
hoard
aboard
onboard
keyboard
cupboard
outboard
seaboard
backboard
starboard
cardboard
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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.
