Pronunciation: /bɔːrd/
noun a group of people who manage or direct a company or organization
A1 I wrote my name on the board.
A2 The teacher wrote the lesson plan on the board.
B1 The notice board in the hallway has important announcements.
B2 The committee members met to discuss the agenda items on the board.
C1 The executive board made a decision to expand the company's operations.
C2 The board of directors approved the new budget proposal.
verb to provide someone with meals and a place to sleep in exchange for payment
A1 She boards the bus every morning to go to work.
A2 The students will board the plane for their class trip.
B1 Passengers are asked to board the train in an orderly manner.
B2 The team will board the ship for their upcoming sailing competition.
C1 The astronauts will board the spacecraft for their mission to Mars.
C2 The delegates will board the private jet for the international summit meeting.
formal Please make sure to sign the attendance sheet on the board before leaving the meeting room.
informal Don't forget to write your name on the board so we know who's here.
slang I saw your name on the board for the party next weekend, you coming?
figurative She's always one step ahead, like a chess piece on the board of life.
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