Engels

board

gb/bˈɔɹd/ us/bˈɔɹd/
A2 Engels
~ 600
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Zelfstandig naamwoord A2 entity
1

Flat rigid surface or sheet

A flat and stiff piece of wood or other hard material.

Gebruikspatroon: a [adjective] board
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'board' with 'bored' due to similar pronunciation.
Synoniemen
plank (Usually refers to a thicker or longer piece of wood)
Antoniemen
sheet (Refers to a thin, flexible piece rather than a rigid one)
Woordcombinaties
cut a board |wooden board |chopping board |surf board |bulletin board
Thema's
daily life |construction |objects |work |housing |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord B1 entity
2

Group managing an organization

A group of people who make important decisions for a company or organization.

Gebruikspatroon: the board of [organization]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners might confuse 'board' (governing group) with 'bored' (not interested) or 'board' (flat object).
Synoniemen
committee (Often smaller or more specialized than a board)
Antoniemen
staff (Refers to employees rather than the governing body)
Woordcombinaties
board of directors |on the board |school board |board meeting
Thema's
business |administration |work |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • 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.
Werkwoord A2 action
3

Get onto a vehicle or vessel

To get on a ship, plane, train, or bus.

Gebruikspatroon: to board [a vehicle]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Some learners confuse 'board' with 'get in' when referring to cars; 'board' is not used for cars.
Synoniemen
embark (More formal and often used for ships)
Antoniemen
disembark (To get off a ship, plane, or other vehicle)
Woordcombinaties
board a plane |board a bus |board the train
Thema's
travel |transportation |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord B1 entity
4

Meals provided for payment/accommodation

Meals that you get when you live somewhere and pay for food and a room together.

Synoniemen
catering (Refers more broadly to food service)
Antoniemen
self-catering (When guests prepare their own meals)
Woordcombinaties
room and board |full board |half board
Thema's
hospitality |daily life |food_drink |travel |daily_life
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • 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
Lemmavorm
board
IPA
GB/bˈɔɹd/
US/bˈɔɹd/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
board (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (board)
Woordvormen
Noun
  • Base: board
  • Plural: board, boards
Verb
  • Base: board
  • 3rd Person Singular: boards
  • Present Participle: boarding
  • Past: boarded
Woordfamilie
Forms
boards noun boarding verb boarded verb
Related words
boarder noun aboard adverb A2 onboard adjective B2 boardroom noun
Advanced or less common
onboarding noun B2 overboard adverb A2
Uitdrukkingen

across the board

1
/əkɹˈɔs ðə bˈɔɹd/
idiom

Affecting everyone equally

Happening to everyone in a group in the same way.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • Welcome on board flight 302 to Paris.
  • We’re glad to have you on board for this project.

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