board · n
board (ORGANIZATION)
C1 a group of people who officially control a company or organization, or a particular type of business activity
Dictionary examples:
the tourist board (8.8)
a community/school board (19.9)
She is on the boards of several large companies. (27.7)
across the board
C2 happening or having an effect on everyone or everything in every area
Dictionary examples:
The improvement has been across the board, with all divisions reporting increased profits. (39.3)
The mayor threatened across-the-board spending cuts. (55.6)
board (CLASSROOM)
A1 a surface on the wall of a classroom that a teacher writes on
Dictionary examples:
The board is full of funny faces. (0.0)
The teacher's dog ate the board. (0.0)
The teacher wrote 'Joke' on the board. (0.0)
a white board (6.0)
Copy the sentences from the board. (23.1)
board (INFORMATION)
A2 a piece of wood, plastic, etc. on a wall where information can be put
Dictionary examples:
The teacher's pet put a 'Best Teacher' note on the board. (0.0)
The office board said 'No napping', but Tom was already snoring. (0.0)
The classroom board said 'Pop quiz today!'. Half the class disappeared. (0.0)
I stuck the notice up on the board. (23.4)
board (SURFACE)
B1 a flat piece of wood, plastic, etc. used for a particular purpose
Dictionary examples:
I wrote my shopping list on a cutting board. Now I can't find it! (0.0)
My brother tried to use a surfboard as an ironing board. Epic fail! (0.0)
My cat thinks the chess board is a fancy bed for naps. (0.0)
an ironing board (14.5)
Cut the vegetables on a chopping board. (47.7)
board (GAMES)
A2 a flat piece of wood, cardboard, etc. for playing games on
Dictionary examples:
My cat sat on the board, thinking it was a new bed. (0.0)
I used the board as a plate when all dishes were dirty. (0.0)
We used the board as a sled when it snowed. (0.0)
a chess board (8.1)
board (MEALS)
B2 meals that are provided at a place where you stay
Dictionary examples:
How much do they charge for room and board? (23.4)
on board
B1 on a boat, train, aircraft, etc.
Dictionary examples:
The magician made all the snacks on board the train disappear! (0.0)
The cat on board the boat caught more fish than the fishermen! (0.0)
The parrot on board the ship kept ordering drinks from the captain! (0.0)
There were 230 people on board the plane. (18.4)