Meaning of the word switchboard in English

What does switchboard mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

switchboard

US /ˈswɪtʃ.bɔːrd/
UK /ˈswɪtʃ.bɔːrd/
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Noun

1.

a board or panel containing switches for making and breaking connections in an electrical circuit, especially a telephone exchange.

Example:
The old office still uses a manual switchboard.
She worked as a switchboard operator for many years.
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