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switchboard

/ˈswɪtʃbɔːd/noun

उच्चारण स्विच्बॉर्ड

(टेलीफ़ोन) स्विचबोर्ड

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    the central part of a telephone system used by a company or other organisation, where calls are answered and connected to the right person

    (टेलीफ़ोन) स्विचबोर्ड

    • Call the hospital switchboard and ask for the emergency ward.
    • The switchboard was jammed with calls after the announcement.
  2. 2

    [C]

    a board with a set of switches for controlling the supply of electricity to different parts of a building or machine

    (बिजली का) स्विचबोर्ड

    • The electrician repaired the switchboard in the kitchen.
    • The fire began near the switchboard, so the electrician switched off the main supply.