Switchboard

//ˈswɪt͡ʃˌbɔɹd// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient.
  2. 2
    telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords wordnet
  3. 3
    A large piece of power-distribution equipment that directs electricity to multiple loads.
Verb
  1. 1
    To transmit or relay through, as if through, a switchboard. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From switch + board.

Etymology 2

From switch + board.

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