switchboard

ˈswɪtʃˌbɔːrd
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Translation of switchboard into German

Noun

1.

control panel

panel with switches for controlling electrical devices
  • The operator connected calls using the large switchboard..Der Betreiber verband Anrufe über die große Schalttafel
2.

telecommunications

Dated
electronic panel directing telephone calls
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Telefonzentrale fSchaltbrett Zentrale fVermittlungsstelle
  • The operator connected the call through the switchboard.Die Telefonistin verband den Anruf über die Telefonzentrale.
3.

power control

TECH.
assembly controlling power supplies in a building
TECH.
  • The switchboard manages the building's electrical systems.Die Schalttafel verwaltet die elektrischen Systeme des Gebäudes.
4.

electrical engineering

TECH.
equipment directing electricity to multiple loads
TECH.
  • The switchboard distributes power to the entire building.Das Schaltbrett verteilt Strom auf das gesamte Gebäude.
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Expressions with switchboard: examples in English and translations in German

Telefonist
Telefonzentrale-Mitarbeiter
The switchboard operator connected the call to the manager.

Images of switchboard

  • switchboard: panel with switches for controlling electrical devices
    (control panel) Schalttafel
  • switchboard: electronic panel directing telephone calls
    (telecommunications) Telefonzentrale
  • switchboard: assembly controlling power supplies in a building
    (power control) Schalttafel
  • switchboard: equipment directing electricity to multiple loads
    (electrical engineering) Schaltbrett

Synonyms and analogies of switchboard in English

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.

Translations of "switchboard" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieTelefonzentralenf.

At the office, the switchboard operator handled multiple calls at once.

Im Büro kümmerte sich die Telefonzentrale um mehrere Anrufe gleichzeitig.

dieSchalttafelnf.

The electrical switchboard meets the protection and control needs of modern distribution systems.

Die elektrische Schalttafel erfüllt die Schutz- und Steuerungsanforderungen moderner Verteilersysteme.

dieZentralenf.

Depends whether or not it's connected to a switchboard.

Kommt drauf an, ob es mit einer Zentrale verbunden ist.

Schaltanlagen.

System pro E power speeds up the work required prior to switchboard commissioning.

System pro E power beschleunigt die Arbeit vor Inbetriebnahme der Schaltanlage.

dieÜbersichtnf.

If you change your switchboard manually, the application may no longer work.

Wenn Sie Ihre Übersicht manuell ändern, funktioniert die Anwendung nicht mehr.

Schaltschrankn.

Give me a status report on the switchboard and generators.

Geben Sie mir einen Statusbericht vom Schaltschrank und den Generatoren.

dieVermittlungnf.

In emergencies, our switchboard can reverse the charge to your company line.

In Notfällen kann unsere Vermittlung ein R-Gespräch zu Ihrer Firmenleitung führen.

dieTelefonistinnf.

And before that? I was a switchboard operator at the hotel.

Und davor? - War ich Telefonistin in einem Hotel.

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Other translations for switchboard:

  • Schaltfeldnn.
  • Telefonvermittlungn.
  • Schaltstellenf.
  • Hauszentralenf.

switchboard: Examples and translations in context

Each line on the switchboard was color-coded for easier navigation.

Jede Leitung an der Telefonzentrale war für eine leichtere Übersicht farbkodiert.

Learning how to troubleshoot issues with the switchboard was important.

Es war wichtig, zu lernen, wie man Probleme mit der Telefonzentrale behebt.

Operators used the switchboard to direct calls quickly and accurately.

Die Bediener benutzten die Telefonzentrale, um Anrufe schnell und genau weiterzuleiten.

The new telephone girl quickly learned how to operate the switchboard.

Die neue Telefonistin lernte schnell, wie man die Telefonzentrale bedient.

She answered the incoming calls directly at her desk by the switchboard.

Sie nahm die eingehenden Anrufe direkt an ihrem Schreibtisch bei der Telefonzentrale entgegen.

These questions are familiar to everyone who has worked on the switchboard.

Diese Fragen kennt jeder der bereits in der Telefonzentrale gearbeitet hat.

Services such as reception or a switchboard are also available on request.

Auf Wunsch stehen Ihnen Dienstleistungen wie Empfang oder Telefonzentrale zur Verfügung.

Employees gathered around the switchboard to discuss call flow improvement.

Die Mitarbeiter versammelten sich um die Telefonzentrale, um über die Verbesserung des Anrufablaufs zu diskutieren.

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switchboard operator
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