Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a governing board or to boards used in sports (e.g., "board meeting", "board member", "board shorts").

Definitionen

boardsubstantiv

A long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material, used for floors or other building purposes.

He nailed the board to the wall to create a shelf.

A group of people constituted as the decision-making body of an organization.

The board of directors will meet next week to discuss the company's future.

A flat, thin, rectangular piece of material used for writing on, such as a blackboard or whiteboard.

The teacher wrote the math problem on the board for the students to solve.

A table spread with a meal; a dining table.

The family gathered around the board for dinner.

The provision of regular meals when one is staying somewhere, in return for payment or services.

The cost of room and board at the college is quite high.

A flat surface marked for playing certain games, especially board games such as chess or checkers.

He arranged the chess pieces on the board before the first move.

The stage of a theater, especially used with the definite article in plural form ('the boards').

After years of training, she finally made her debut on the boards.

boardverb

To get on or into (a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle).

Passengers began to board the plane for their flight to New York.

To provide someone with regular meals and lodging in exchange for payment.

The family agreed to board the student for the duration of the school year.

To cover or close with boards.

They decided to board up the windows before the storm hit.

To take meals or lodging for payment at someone else's house or an institution (intransitive).

During university, he boarded with an elderly couple near campus.

boardadjektiv

Relating to or characteristic of a board, especially a governing body.

The board decision was announced this morning.