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/ˈswɪtʃbɔːrd/ · switch·board
noun
- The electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient. The switchboard operator connected the call to the correct department.
- A device that directs electricity from one source to another. The switchboard in the electrical room controlled the power supply to the entire building.
Did you know? The term 'switchboard' is also used in music to describe a panel of switches used to control audio equipment, highlighting the word's versatility and adaptability in different contexts.