Switchboard

Pronunciation: /ˈswɪtʃˌbɔrd/

Definitions of switchboard

noun a central control device for a telephone system

Example Sentences

A1 The switchboard operator answered all incoming calls.

A2 I need to connect this call to the switchboard.

B1 The switchboard is responsible for routing calls to the appropriate departments.

B2 The company upgraded their switchboard system to handle more calls simultaneously.

C1 The switchboard at the hospital is equipped with advanced technology for efficient call handling.

C2 The switchboard operator seamlessly managed multiple calls during the peak hours.

Examples of switchboard in a Sentence

formal The switchboard operator efficiently directed all incoming calls to the appropriate departments.

informal I had to call the switchboard to get connected to the right person.

slang I'll patch you through on the switchboard, just hold on a sec.

figurative Her mind was like a switchboard, constantly processing and connecting different thoughts and ideas.

Grammatical Forms of switchboard

• plural: switchboards
• comparative: more switchboard
• superlative: most switchboard
• present tense: switchboard
• future tense: will switchboard
• perfect tense: have switchboarded
• continuous tense: is switchboarding
• singular: switchboard
• positive degree: switchboard
• infinitive: to switchboard
• gerund: switchboarding
• participle: switchboarded

Origin and Evolution of switchboard

First Known Use: 1878 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'switchboard' originated from the combination of 'switch' and 'board', referring to a panel with switches used for connecting telephone calls.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of early telephone systems where operators manually connected calls using physical switches on a board. With advancements in technology, the term 'switchboard' has evolved to refer to electronic systems that route telephone calls automatically.