board

noun

UK /bɔː(r)d/

Word Forms

singular	board
plural	boards

1
countable a long thin flat piece of wood, used especially for making floors and other parts of buildings
There’s a loose board in the bedroom floor.
Boards had been nailed across the broken window.
Synonyms and related words
Building materials
adobe
aggregate
asbestos
1. 1a
  uncountable a thin flat sheet of wood or other hard material
  We use only recycled paper and board in our packaging.
  The walls were lined with insulating board.
  Synonyms and related words
  Pieces and amounts of wood for various purposes
  board
  log
  stick
2. 1b
  countable a thin flat piece of wood or other material that is used for something, for example for making a firm surface or for playing a game
  He put the bread on the board and began to slice it.
  We wanted to play chess but I couldn’t find the board.
  a group of surfers waxing their boards
  Synonyms and related words
  Pieces and amounts of wood for various purposes
  board
  log
  stick
2
countable a flat wide surface such as a noticeboard or blackboard placed upright and used for showing information
The board said ‘Danger – Keep Out’.
The exam results were pinned up on the board.
The train station has an electronic board showing all departure times.
Synonyms and related words
Notices and signposts
banner
blue plaque
board
3
countable a group of people who have the responsibility of managing important business or government activities
an advisory/editorial board
She was appointed to the board investigating lapses in airport security.
board of trustees:
The hospital’s board of trustees voted for the merger.
board of governors (=in a school):
The board of governors has approved the appointment of a new head teacher.
school board:
The local school board is trying to raise teachers’ salaries.
Synonyms and related words
Groups of people who work together
army
board
body
1. 3a
  the most important people in a company, who make decisions about the way that the company is managed
  He sits on the board of several companies.
  board of directors:
  She has recently been appointed to the board of directors.
  chairman of the board:
  Fred’s father is chairman of the board.
  Synonyms and related words
  Groups of managers and organizations in charge of a business
  administration
  board
  boardroom
4
uncountable meals provided for you when you stay at a hotel, live at another person’s house etc
board and lodging:
She gets £70 a week plus board and lodging (=a place to stay and meals).
Synonyms and related words
Services in hotels and guest houses
bed and board
bed and breakfast
board
See alsobed and board
See alsofull board
See alsohalf board
See alsoroom and board
5

the boards
plural Americanboard exams
Synonyms and related words
School and university examinations and tests
the ACT
A level
AS level
Synonyms and related words
Medical and health care qualifications
board exams
the boards
MB
6
to get on board
to agree on something or to support an idea
The president requested other countries to get on board with him on reducing poverty.
Submitted by:
Mahi from India on 04/11/2016
Open Dictionary - November2016

phrases

go by the board

on board

take something on board

board

noun

US /bɔrd/

Word Forms

singular	board
plural	boards

1
countable a long thin flat piece of wood, used especially for making floors and other parts of buildings
There’s a loose board in the bedroom floor.
Boards had been nailed up to cover the broken window.
Synonyms and related words
Building materials
adobe
aggregate
asbestos
1. 1a
  uncountable a thin flat sheet of wood or other hard material
  We use only recycled paper and board in our packaging.
  The walls were lined with insulating board.
  Synonyms and related words
  Pieces and amounts of wood for various purposes
  board
  log
  stick
2. 1b
  countable a thin flat piece of wood or other material that is used for something, for example for making a firm surface or for playing a game
  He put the bread on the board and began to slice it.
  We wanted to play chess but I couldn’t find the board.
  a group of surfers waxing their boards
  Synonyms and related words
  Pieces and amounts of wood for various purposes
  board
  log
  stick
2
countable a flat wide surface such as a bulletin board or blackboard placed upright and used for showing information
The board said “Danger – Keep Out.”
The final grades were posted on the board.
The train station has an electronic board showing all departure times.
Synonyms and related words
Notices and signposts
banner
board
bulletin board
3
countable a group of people who have the responsibility of managing important business or government activities
an advisory/editorial board
She was appointed to the board investigating lapses in airport security.
school board:
The local school board is trying to raise teachers’ salaries.
board of trustees:
The hospital’s board of trustees voted for the merger.
Synonyms and related words
Groups of people who work together
army
board
body
1. 3a
  the most important people in a company, who make decisions about the way that the company is managed
  He sits on the boards of several companies.
  board of directors:
  She has recently been appointed to the board of directors.
  chairman of the board:
  Fred’s father is chairman of the board.
  Synonyms and related words
  Groups of managers and organizations in charge of a business
  administration
  board
  boardroom
4
uncountable meals provided for you when you stay at a hotel, live at another person’s house, etc.
room and board:
She gets $100 a week plus room and board (=a place to stay and meals).
Synonyms and related words
Services in hotels and guest houses
bed and breakfast
board
full board
See alsofull board
See alsoroom and board
5

the boards
plural Americanboard exams
Synonyms and related words
School and university examinations and tests
the ACT
A level
AP
Synonyms and related words
Medical and health care qualifications
board certified
board exams
the boards
6
to get on board
to agree on something or to support an idea
The president requested other countries to get on board with him on reducing poverty.
Submitted by:
Mahi from India on 04/11/2016
Open Dictionary - November2016

phrases

go by the board

on board

take something on board

board

verb

UK /bɔː(r)d/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	board
he/she/it	boards
present participle	boarding
past tense	boarded
past participle	boarded

1
intransitive/transitive to get onto a ship, aircraft, train, or bus
She boarded the wrong train.
We’re boarding through gate 16.
Synonyms and related words
Booking on and travelling by transport
aboard
afloat
aisle seat
1. 1a
  intransitive if a plane or ship is boarding, passengers are being allowed to get on it
  When I got to the airport, my flight was already boarding.
  Synonyms and related words
  To get on and off of transport
  get on
  onto
  transfer
2
intransitive to live at another person’s house in a room that you pay for
board with:
She had three students who boarded with her.
Synonyms and related words
To live, stay or work in a particular place
live
arrive
settle down
1. 2a
  educationto live at school with other students during the part of the year that you go to lessons
  From the age of eight, George boarded at his school in Hampshire.
  Synonyms and related words
  To live, stay or work in a particular place
  live
  arrive
  settle down
  Synonyms and related words
  Attendance and non-attendance at school or university
  absence
  absenteeism
  attend

phrasal verbs

board off

board out

board over

board up

board

verb

US /bɔrd/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	board
he/she/it	boards
present participle	boarding
past tense	boarded
past participle	boarded

1
intransitive/transitive to get onto a ship, aircraft, train, or bus
She boarded the wrong train.
We’re boarding through gate 16.
Synonyms and related words
Booking on and traveling by transport
aboard
afloat
aisle seat
1. 1a
  intransitive if a plane or ship is boarding, passengers are being allowed to get on it
  When I got to the airport, my flight was already boarding.
  Synonyms and related words
  To get on and off of transport
  get on
  board
  transfer
2
intransitive to live at another person’s house in a room that you pay for
board with:
She had three students who boarded with her.
Synonyms and related words
To live, stay or work in a particular place
live
arrive
settle down
1. 2a
  educationto live with other students at school or college during the part of the year that you go to classes
  From the age of eight, George boarded at a private school in Maine.
  Synonyms and related words
  To live, stay or work in a particular place
  live
  arrive
  settle down
  Synonyms and related words
  Attendance and non-attendance at school or university
  absence
  absenteeism
  attend

phrasal verbs

board off

board out

board over

board up

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