switchboard

English

Etymology

From switch +‎ board.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈswɪt͡ʃˌbɔɹd/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

switchboard (plural switchboards)

  1. (telecommunications) The electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient.
  2. (electrical engineering) A large piece of power-distribution equipment that directs electricity to multiple loads.

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