Definition: 1. A committee having supervisory powers. 2. A flat piece of material designed for a special purpose. 3. A stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes. 4. A board on which information can be displayed to public view. 5. A flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games. 6. Food or meals in general.
Use 'board' in a sentence:
1. Write the figure '7' on the board.
2. Your proposal will be put to the board of directors.
3. She chalked (up) the day's menu on the board.
4. He's on the board of directors.
5. I'm responsible to my board of directors.
6. She was voted onto the board of governors.
7. The ultimate authority resides with the board of directors.
8. The accounts were formally approved by the board.
9. The board unanimously approved the project last week.
10. His appointment had been cleared by the board.
11. Two members resigned from the board in protest.
12. The board completely disregarded my recommendations.
13. He argued that the issue had become moot since the board had changed its policy.
14. We have people on board geared up to help with any problems.
15. She has a seat on the board of directors.
16. There were calls for her resignation from the board of directors.
17. She was co-opted onto the board.
18. A Board of Inquiry was convened immediately after the accident.
19. Yesterday, the centre's board held an emergency meeting.
20. She chalked the day's menu on the board.
21. The Tourist Board inspects all recommended hotels at least once a year.
22. The board of inquiry is continuing its investigations.
23. All 269 people on board the plane were killed.
24. He wrote a few more notes on the board.
25. We have six gyros on board.
26. Cars lined up waiting to board the ship.
27. The committee made recommendations to the board on teachers' pay and conditions.
28. There was a notice on the board saying the class had been cancelled.
29. The school board valued the property at $130,000.
30. They have both served on the school board.
31. Recent information may persuade the board to reconsider.
32. I'll write it up on the board.
33. The children were shipped off to a boarding school at an early age.
34. There are two restaurants on board ship.
35. Are you ready to board, Mr. Daly?
36. Don't worry; the deal was completely above board.
37. He removed the figure from the board.
38. The teacher wrote the answers on the board.
39. The majority of seats on the board will be held by business representatives.
40. She always had one or two students boarding with her.
41. She jumped off the top board.
42. The ironing board folds flat for easy storage.
43. I posted a question on the message board.
44. The industry needs more investment across the board.
45. It's just one of several projects on the drawing board.
46. It's good to have you on board for this project.
47. The board is available in four thicknesses.
48. I told her what I thought, but she didn't take my advice on board.
