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board · noun /bɔːd/Full view
board (CLASSROOM)
A1 C a surface on the wall of a classroom that a teacher writes on
Dictionary example:

Copy the sentences from the board.

board (INFORMATION)
A2 C a piece of wood, plastic, etc. on a wall where information can be put
Dictionary example:

I stuck the notice up on the board.

Learner example:

The information is posted on the information board, and the class is every Monday from 5pm to 7pm. (Key English Test; A2; French)

board (GAMES)
A2 C a flat piece of wood, cardboard, etc. for playing games on
Dictionary example:

a chess board

Learner example:

I got a chess board, Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix, some photo frames, wall hangings and a lot of [other] gifts. (Key English Test; A2; Hindi)

board (SURFACE)
B2 C a flat piece of wood, plastic, etc. used for a particular purpose
Dictionary examples:

Cut the vegetables on a chopping board.

an ironing board

There was a 'For Sale' board outside the house.

on board
B1 on a boat, train, aircraft, etc.
Dictionary example:

There were 230 people on board the plane.

Learner example:

After I checked in, I was on board. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Farsi)

board (MEALS)
B2 U meals that are provided when you stay in a hotel
Dictionary example:

How much is a single room with full/half board?

Learner example:

You are likely to have full board accommodation and a single room. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)

board (ORGANIZATION)
C1 C + singular or plural verb a group of people who officially control a company or organization, or a particular type of business activity
Dictionary examples:

the Tourist Board

The board approved the sales plan.

Learner example:

We will try to get a subsidy during the next Board of Directors [meeting]. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; French)

take sth on board
C1 to understand or accept an idea or a piece of information
Dictionary example:

Banks need to take on board the views of their customers.

Learner example:

The students feel that if the above suggestions were taken on board, the study centre could be an excellent support for them in their studies. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Greek)

across the board
C2 happening or having an effect on people at every level and in every area
Dictionary example:

The improvement has been across the board, with all divisions reporting increased profits.

Learner example:

Children in separate schools get on with things regardless of it being work for boys or girls, which can be quite positive especially in today's lifestyles where chores are done across the board. (International English Language Testing System; C1; Afrikaans)

board · verb /bɔːd/
board
B1 I or T to get onto or allow people to get onto a boat, train or aircraft
Dictionary examples:

At London airport she boarded a plane to Australia.

Will passengers waiting to board please go to the ticket counter?

Learner example:

We all boarded the train. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Tamil)

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