Switchboard

Word SWITCHBOARD
Character 11
Hyphenation switch board
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Switchboard"

What do we mean by switchboard?

One or more panels accommodating control switches, indicators, and other apparatus for operating electric circuits. noun

A device by means of which interchangeable connections can be established readily between the many circuits employed in systems of telegraphy, telephony, electric lighting, or electric-power distribution. noun

An elctrical apparatus consisting predominantly of a panel on which are switches or other means of completing electrical circuits; -- used especially for the devices used in telephone exchanges. See sense 2. noun

An apparatus containing switches by means of which a connection may be made from an incoming telephone line to any one of numerous outgoing lines. The switches may be either mechanical or electronic, and the switching action may be automatic, controlled by signals in the incoming call, or manual, controlled by a switchboard operator. In older style manual switchboards, the circuits were connected by the use of patchcords, inserted into plugs. noun

The electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient. noun

A device that directs electricity from one source to another. noun

Telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords noun

The electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient.

A device that directs electricity from one source to another.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Switchboard

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The word "switchboard" in example sentences

So the White House switchboard is jammed, how do legitimate calls get through? ❋ Unknown (2010)

DNC should then ask the Callers to press 2, which sends them to the Rush Limbaugh's main switchboard ..... ❋ Unknown (2009)

So, does it anger you when you call a switchboard that is located in India and the person on the other line says their name is "Bob" instead of "Brahmabrata"? ❋ Unknown (2009)

When she left, I called the switchboard and requested the Patient Advocate. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I called the switchboard again -- this time I requested the CEO's office. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Whenever somebody called the switchboard and asked for Mr. Fuckface, the switchboard operator always put him straight through. ❋ Jonathan Nasaw (2003)

I'll expect to hear you calling our switchboard then. ❋ Unknown (2010)

What I got was transferred from the main switchboard to the Commissioner’s Office, and when I explained what I wanted, I was switched to McCain-Palin Election Headquarters, where a functionary took my message and said someone would call be back. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I called the switchboard and after talking to one of the president’s staff, I was put on the line with Mr. Reagan. ❋ James R. Hansen (2005)

I did not know they had time to call the switchboard while they were raptly listening to Newt, Rush, Palin, Cheney, or perhaps themselves. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Citizens can't even get past the Capitol switchboard, which is jammed with angry callers trying to get through to their representatives and senators. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Rash Lamebrain shut down Congress -- TWICE -- by exhorting listeners to call the switchboard number at the same time. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Or call the switchboard toll free: (888) 818-6641. ❋ Unknown (2005)

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