board
gb/bˈɔɹd/ us/bˈɔɹd/
A2
Inglese
~ 600
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
A2
entity
1
Flat rigid surface or sheet
A flat and stiff piece of wood or other hard material.
Schema d'uso:
a [adjective] board
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'board' with 'bored' due to similar pronunciation.
Sinonimi
plank (Usually refers to a thicker or longer piece of wood)
Contrari
sheet (Refers to a thin, flexible piece rather than a rigid one)
Collocazioni
cut a board
|wooden board
|chopping board
|surf board
|bulletin board
Temi
daily life
|construction
|objects
|work
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
B1
entity
2
Group managing an organization
A group of people who make important decisions for a company or organization.
Schema d'uso:
the board of [organization]
Errore comune:
Learners might confuse 'board' (governing group) with 'bored' (not interested) or 'board' (flat object).
Sinonimi
committee (Often smaller or more specialized than a board)
Contrari
staff (Refers to employees rather than the governing body)
Collocazioni
board of directors
|on the board
|school board
|board meeting
Temi
business
|administration
|work
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Verbo
A2
action
3
Get onto a vehicle or vessel
To get on a ship, plane, train, or bus.
Schema d'uso:
to board [a vehicle]
Errore comune:
Some learners confuse 'board' with 'get in' when referring to cars; 'board' is not used for cars.
Sinonimi
embark (More formal and often used for ships)
Contrari
disembark (To get off a ship, plane, or other vehicle)
Collocazioni
board a plane
|board a bus
|board the train
Temi
travel
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
B1
entity
4
Meals provided for payment/accommodation
Meals that you get when you live somewhere and pay for food and a room together.
Sinonimi
catering (Refers more broadly to food service)
Contrari
self-catering (When guests prepare their own meals)
Collocazioni
room and board
|full board
|half board
Temi
hospitality
|daily life
|food_drink
|travel
|daily_life
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Grammatica
Forma base
board
IPA
GB/bˈɔɹd/
US/bˈɔɹd/
Sillabe e accento
board (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (board)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: board
- Plural: board, boards
Verb
- Base: board
- 3rd Person Singular: boards
- Present Participle: boarding
- Past: boarded
Famiglia di parole
Forms
boards
noun
boarding
verb
boarded
verb
Advanced or less common
onboarding
noun B2
overboard
adverb A2
Espressioni
across the board
1/əkɹˈɔs ðə bˈɔɹd/
idiom
Affecting everyone equally
Happening to everyone in a group in the same way.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- Welcome on board flight 302 to Paris.
- We’re glad to have you on board for this project.