board (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Phonetic Transcription

/bɔːrd/

Meaning and Usage

The word "board" carries multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used:

1. Noun:
2. A flat piece of material (wood, plastic, etc.) used for various purposes, such as in construction or for writing.
3. A group of people who manage or direct an organization or institution (e.g., board of directors).

4. A group of people assembled for a specific purpose, such as boarding students or individuals (e.g., boarding a plane).

5. Verb:

6. To get on or enter a vehicle, especially a ship or aircraft.
7. To provide a place to live and meals for someone (e.g., to board someone in your home).

Frequency of Use

The term "board" is commonly used in both oral and written contexts but has slightly higher frequency in formal or academic writing due to its associations with governance and decision-making (e.g., board meetings). It is also frequently encountered in travel contexts (boarding flights).

Examples

1. "I need to board the train by 6 PM."

2. "Я должен сесть на поезд к 6 вечера."

3. "The board of directors met to discuss the new policy."

4. "Совет директоров собирался, чтобы обсудить новую политику."

5. "We will board the cruise ship at noon."

6. "Мы сядем на круизный лайнер в полдень."

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "board" appears in several idiomatic expressions in English:

1. On board - To be part of a team or involved in a project.
2. "We are happy to have you on board for this project."

3. "Мы рады, что вы с нами в этом проекте."

4. Get on board - To agree with or support a new idea or plan.

5. "We need everyone to get on board with the new strategy."

6. "Нам нужны все, чтобы поддержать новую стратегию."

7. Boarding house - A house where rooms are rented out and meals are provided.

8. "He grew up in a boarding house with many other children."

9. "Он вырос в пансионе с многими другими детьми."

10. Board the bus/plane/train - The action of entering a bus, plane, or train.

11. "Passengers are now boarding the plane."
12. "Пассажиры сейчас садятся на самолет."

Example Sentences with Idiomatic Expressions

1. "The team is thrilled to have you on board."

2. "Команда в восторге от того, что вы с нами."

3. "Once everyone is on board, we can start the meeting."

4. "Как только все поддержат, мы можем начать встречу."

5. "During college, I lived in a boarding house."

6. "Во время колледжа я жил в пансионе."

7. "The bus is boarding at Gate 12."

8. "Автобус садится на Воротах 12."

Etymology

The word "board" originates from the Old English "bord," meaning a plank or a flat piece of wood. The term has evolved through Middle English from "borde," maintaining its reference to flat surfaces throughout its usage.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• Plank
• Panel
• Committee (for the noun usage related to governance)
• Embark (for the verb usage related to entering a vehicle)

Antonyms

• Disembark (for the verb usage)
• Leave (in contexts of exiting a vehicle)