Work and business / B1

BORD/bɔːd/

Board at B1 often means the group that runs a company: the board of directors; the board approved the plan. A board is also a flat surface (whiteboard, chopping board) or meals with a room (bed and board). On board means on a ship or plane, or supporting an idea. The verb board a train / flight is get on. Do not mix it with bored (adjective).

Meaning

A group of people who manage a company or organisation.

Examples

• “The board approved the new budget.”
• “She was invited to join the board.”
• “Passengers may board the aircraft now.”

Good to know

the board (of directors). on board. board a flight. Surface: whiteboard. Not bored.

Near in meaning

committee

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