We played a board game together.
We played a board game together.
English
board
bɔrd, bɔːrd, bo(ː)ɹd, boəd, bɔːd, bɔːɹd
Meaning: a group of people who are responsible for controlling and organizing a company or organization
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Example sentences
She was recently appointed to the board of directors.
She was recently appointed to the board of directors.
The board will determine the winner next week.
The board will determine the winner next week.
The carpenter planed the surface of the wooden board.
The carpenter planed the surface of the wooden board.
The chairman of the board decided to step down after ten years of service.
The chairman of the board decided to step down after ten years of service.
Usage Notes
Often used as 'board of directors' or 'on the board' to describe a decision-making group in a company.
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