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Definition of switchboard - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
control panelpanel with switches for controlling electrical devices
- The operator connected calls using the large switchboard.
2.
telecommunicationsDated electronic panel directing telephone callsDated
- The operator connected the call through the switchboard.
3.
power controlTECH. assembly controlling power supplies in a buildingTECH.
- The switchboard manages the building's electrical systems.
4.
electrical engineeringTECH. equipment directing electricity to multiple loadsTECH.
- The switchboard distributes power to the entire building.
Images of switchboard
panel with switches for controlling electrical devices 
electronic panel directing telephone calls 
assembly controlling power supplies in a building 
equipment directing electricity to multiple loads
Expressions with switchboard
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person managing telephone connections in a switchboard
The switchboard operator connected the call to the manager.
Origin of switchboard
English, switch (change) + board (panel)
Terms with switchboard included in their meaning
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communication
person managing a telephone switchboard
telecom system
telecommunication system allowing calls to bypass a switchboard
telephone central
manual switchboard for telephone connections
abr: switchboard
electrical panel used to control many circuits
switchboard operator
person who operates a telephone switchboard
telecommunications
person managing telephone connections in a switchboard
Examples of switchboard in a sentence
The old switchboard was replaced with a modern system. The switchboard was overwhelmed with incoming calls. She worked at the switchboard during the busy hours. A power surge damaged the switchboard. A new switchboard was installed to handle increased demand.
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- French:standard téléphonique, standard, ...
- German:Schalttafel, Telefonzentrale, ...
- Italian:quadro di distribuzione, centralino, ...
- Spanish:central, centralita, ...
- Portuguese:quadro de distribuição, painel de comutação, ...
- Chinese:配电盘, 电话交换机, ...
- Japanese:スイッチボード, 交換台, ...
- Arabic:لوحة تحكم, بَدّالَة, ...
- Hebrew:לוּחַ מִיתוּג, לוּחַ חֲלֻקָּה, ...
- Russian:коммутатор, телефонная станция, ...
- Ukrainian:комутаційна панель, комутатор, ...
- Hindi:स्विचबोर्ड, कॉल पैनल, ...
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