board
Flat rigid surface or sheet
A flat and stiff piece of wood or other hard material.
a [adjective] board
- He cut a board to fit the doorway.
- The carpenter measured the board before cutting it.
- They nailed the board to the wall for support.
- Place the meat on the chopping board before slicing.
- A surf board was leaning against the fence.
- The man is holding a wooden board.
- She puts the bread on a cutting board.
- He paints a picture on a flat board.
- We need a long board for the table.
- The surf board is in the garage.
Group managing an organization
A group of people who make important decisions for a company or organization.
the board of [organization]
- The board approved the new budget.
- She was elected to the school board last year.
- The company’s board of directors meets quarterly.
- The board decided to hire a new CEO.
- He resigned from the board after ten years of service.
- The board meets every month.
- She is on the school board.
- The board makes big decisions.
- He talks to the board about the plan.
- The company’s board is very strict.
Get onto a vehicle or vessel
To get on a ship, plane, train, or bus.
to board [a vehicle]
- We boarded the train just before it left.
- Passengers are now boarding the aircraft.
- She boarded the bus at Main Street.
- They boarded the ship for their cruise.
- You must show your ticket before boarding.
- We will board the plane soon.
- He boards the bus every morning.
- They are boarding the train now.
- We boarded the ship yesterday.
- She boards at Gate 5.
Meals provided for payment/accommodation
Meals that you get when you live somewhere and pay for food and a room together.
- The rent includes room and board.
- She pays extra for full board at the hotel.
- Board is provided for all live-in staff.
- They offer half board with breakfast and dinner included.
- I pay for room and board at school.
- The hotel gives us full board.
- Board is free for workers here.
- We have half board at this hotel.
- Base: board
- Plural: board, boards
- Base: board
- 3rd Person Singular: boards
- Present Participle: boarding
- Past: boarded
across the board
1Affecting everyone equally
Happening to everyone in a group in the same way.
- The company announced across-the-board pay cuts.
- There will be changes across the board.
board up
1Cover openings with boards
To cover windows or doors with wooden boards to keep them safe or closed.
- They boarded up the windows before the storm hit.
- The shop was boarded up after it closed.
take something on board
1Accept and consider information/ideas seriously
To listen to and think about something carefully before acting.
- We will take your suggestions on board before making changes.
- She took his advice on board and improved her work.
board of directors
1Company's governing group
A group of people chosen to make important decisions in a company.
- The board of directors meets quarterly to review company performance.
- The board of directors approved the new budget.
- She was recently appointed to the board of directors.
- She was elected to the board of directors last year.
on board
1Inside or part of a vehicle/vessel
On or in a ship, plane, bus, or train; also part of a team or project.
- All passengers are now on board.
- We’re glad to have you on board for this project.
on board
2present in vehicle or involved in project
On or in a ship, plane, train, etc., or part of a team or project.
- Welcome on board flight 302 to Paris.
- We’re glad to have you on board for this project.