board
gb/bˈɔɹd/ us/bˈɔɹd/
A2
Inglés
~ 600
lap, deszka, igazgatótanács, iskolaszék, vezetőség, felszáll, beszáll, ellátás, koszt, szoba és ellátás
SUSTANTIVO
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
a [adjective] board
He cut a board to fit the doorway.
Egy lapot vágott méretre, hogy illeszkedjen az ajtónyílásba.
The carpenter measured the board before cutting it.
Az ács levágás előtt megmérte a lapot.
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The man is holding a wooden board.
A férfi egy fa lapot tart a kezében.
She puts the bread on a cutting board.
A kenyeret egy vágódeszkára teszi.
He paints a picture on a flat board.
We need a long board for the table.
The surf board is in the garage.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'board' with 'bored' due to similar pronunciation.
Significado
Flat rigid surface or sheet
Colocaciones
cut a board
|wooden board
|chopping board
|surf board
|bulletin board
Sinónimos
plank (Usually refers to a thicker or longer piece of wood)
Antónimos
sheet (Refers to a thin, flexible piece rather than a rigid one)
Temas
daily life
|construction
|objects
|work
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A flat and stiff piece of wood or other hard material.
A flat, thin, rigid piece of material such as wood, plastic, or metal, often used for building or as a surface for work or games.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
the board of [organization]
The board approved the new budget.
Az igazgatótanács jóváhagyta az új költségvetést.
She was elected to the school board last year.
Tavaly beválasztották az iskolaszékbe.
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The board meets every month.
Az igazgatótanács minden hónapban ülésezik.
She is on the school board.
Tagja az iskolaszéknek.
The board makes big decisions.
He talks to the board about the plan.
The company’s board is very strict.
Error frecuente:
Learners might confuse 'board' (governing group) with 'bored' (not interested) or 'board' (flat object).
Significado
Group managing an organization
Colocaciones
board of directors
|on the board
|school board
|board meeting
Sinónimos
committee (Often smaller or more specialized than a board)
Antónimos
staff (Refers to employees rather than the governing body)
Temas
business
|administration
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A group of people who make important decisions for a company or organization.
A group of people who are officially responsible for controlling and directing an organization or company.
VERBO
A2
3
Patrón de uso:
to board [a vehicle]
We boarded the train just before it left.
Közvetlenül indulás előtt felszálltunk a vonatra.
Passengers are now boarding the aircraft.
Az utasok most szállnak fel a repülőgépre.
She boarded the bus at Main Street.
They boarded the ship for their cruise.
You must show your ticket before boarding.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We will board the plane soon.
Hamarosan felszállunk a repülőre.
He boards the bus every morning.
Minden reggel felszáll a buszra.
They are boarding the train now.
We boarded the ship yesterday.
She boards at Gate 5.
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse 'board' with 'get in' when referring to cars; 'board' is not used for cars.
Significado
Get onto a vehicle or vessel
Colocaciones
board a plane
|board a bus
|board the train
Sinónimos
embark (More formal and often used for ships)
Antónimos
disembark (To get off a ship, plane, or other vehicle)
Temas
travel
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To get on a ship, plane, train, or bus.
To enter or go onto a ship, aircraft, train, or bus.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
4
The rent includes room and board.
A bérleti díj tartalmazza a szobát és az ellátást.
She pays extra for full board at the hotel.
A hotelben külön fizet a teljes ellátásért.
Board is provided for all live-in staff.
They offer half board with breakfast and dinner included.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I pay for room and board at school.
Az iskolában szobáért és ellátásért fizetek.
The hotel gives us full board.
A hotel teljes ellátást biztosít nekünk.
Board is free for workers here.
We have half board at this hotel.
Significado
Meals provided for payment/accommodation
Colocaciones
room and board
|full board
|half board
Sinónimos
catering (Refers more broadly to food service)
Antónimos
self-catering (When guests prepare their own meals)
Temas
hospitality
|daily life
|food_drink
|travel
|daily_life
Definición
Meals that you get when you live somewhere and pay for food and a room together.
Regular daily meals provided for payment, especially when combined with lodging.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
board
AFI
GB/bˈɔɹd/
US/bˈɔɹd/
Sílabas y acento
board (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (board)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: board
- Plural: board, boards
Verb
- Base: board
- 3rd Person Singular: boards
- Present Participle: boarding
- Past: boarded
Familia de palabras
Forms
boards
noun
boarding
verb
boarded
verb
Advanced or less common
onboarding
noun B2
overboard
adverb A2
Expresiones
across the board
1/əkɹˈɔs ðə bˈɔɹd/
idiom
Affecting everyone equally
Happening to everyone in a group in the same way.
Ejemplos
- The company announced across-the-board pay cuts.
- There will be changes across the board.
board up
1/bˈɔɹd ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Cover openings with boards
To cover windows or doors with wooden boards to keep them safe or closed.
Ejemplos
- They boarded up the windows before the storm hit.
- The shop was boarded up after it closed.
take something on board
1/tˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈɔn bˈɔɹd/
idiom
Accept and consider information/ideas seriously
To listen to and think about something carefully before acting.
Ejemplos
- We will take your suggestions on board before making changes.
- She took his advice on board and improved her work.
board of directors
1/bˈɔɹd əv dɪɹˈɛktɚz/
fixed phrase
Company's governing group
A group of people chosen to make important decisions in a company.
Ejemplos
- 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
1/ˈɔn bˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
Inside or part of a vehicle/vessel
On or in a ship, plane, bus, or train; also part of a team or project.
Ejemplos
- All passengers are now on board.
- We’re glad to have you on board for this project.
on board
2/ˈɔn bˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
present in vehicle or involved in project
On or in a ship, plane, train, etc., or part of a team or project.
Ejemplos
- Welcome on board flight 302 to Paris.
- We’re glad to have you on board for this project.