Switchboard Meaning
/ˈswɪt͡ʃˌbɔɹd/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
Listen pronunciation
Definition
nounThe electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient.
nounA large piece of power-distribution equipment that directs electricity to multiple loads.
Sentence Examples
Who's at the switchboard today?
Mary was a switchboard operator when she was younger.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the early 1900s, the telephone operator used a large ____ to connect calls.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The operator at the main ____ was very busy handling several calls from customers around the entire country today.
Word Origin & History
From switch + board.
Explore More B1 Vocabulary Words
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the early 1900s, the telephone operator used a large ____ to connect calls.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The operator at the main ____ was very busy handling several calls from customers around the entire country today.