board
word
/ˈbɔɹd/
bord
/bˈɔːd/
bawd
Definition
A flat piece of wood or other material; also used for a surface to write on in classrooms, or a group of people who manage an organization.
Usage & Nuances
'Board' has many meanings. Common collocations: 'whiteboard', 'board game', 'board of directors'. As a verb, 'to board' means to get on (a bus, plane, etc.). Do not confuse with 'bored' (feeling uninterested).
Spanish: pizarra - tabla - junta (directiva)Portuguese (BR): quadro - tábua - diretoriaPortuguese (PT): quadro - tábua - direção (administração)Chinese (Simplified): 板 - 黑板 - 董事会Chinese (Traditional): 板 - 黑板 - 董事會Hindi: तख़्ता - बोर्ड (प्रबंधन समिति)Arabic: لوح - سبورة - مجلس الإدارةBengali: তক্তা - বোর্ড (লেখার জন্য) - বোর্ড (পরিচালক)Russian: доска - совет (директоров)Japanese: 板 - ボード（会議の役員など）Vietnamese: bảng - ban lãnh đạoKorean: 판자 - 이사회Turkish: tahta - kurulUrdu: تختہ - بورڈ (لکھنے کا یا انتظامیہ کا)Indonesian: papan - dewan
Example Sentences
Please write your name on the board.
basic
He used a wooden board to fix the broken chair.
basic
The board will meet to discuss the company's future.
basic
I left a note for you on the kitchen board.
natural
All new employees must be approved by the board.
natural
After we board the plane, we'll find our seats.
natural