Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

switchboard

noun

/ˈswɪtʃbɔːrd/

Definition

A switchboard is a device consisting of a panel or board equipped with switches and controls, used for directing telephone calls or managing electrical circuits.

Examples

The operator connected the call using the switchboard.
Modern technology has largely replaced traditional switchboards with automated systems.
The switchboard manages the power distribution for the building efficiently.

Meaning

In telecommunications, a switchboard connects incoming calls to outgoing lines and allows operators to manually route calls to their destinations. In electrical terms, it controls and distributes electrical power.