board
board — verb
1. to go onto a plane, train, ship, or similar vehicle, or to let passengers go ont
to go onto a plane, train, ship, or similar vehicle, or to let passengers go onto it.
After the final call, Priya boarded the plane with two small bags.
board + plane
At dawn, ferry workers boarded tourists from the wet wooden dock.
transitive: board + passengers
The last passengers boarded the train just before the doors closed.
A nurse boarded the rescue helicopter carrying ice packs and water.
文法句型
board + plane/train/ship
board + passengers
board + vehicle
用法筆記
In everyday English, the object can be the vehicle or the people getting on it. On signs and travel announcements, 'board' is often more formal than 'get on'.
常見錯誤
2. to live in someone's home and pay for both your bed and your meals there.
to live in someone's home and pay for both your bed and your meals there.
During college, Yusuf boarded with a retired couple near the library.
board with + family/person
For three months, Greta boarded at Mrs. Wu's house by the river.
board at + house
The young actor boarded with the Park family while he looked for work.
In the village, two nurses boarded at the same farmhouse all winter.
文法句型
board with + family/person
board at + house
用法筆記
Usually followed by 'with' plus the host family or 'at' plus the house. Distinguish from sense 3, which is specifically about living at school.
常見錯誤
3. to stay in school housing and have your meals there through the term.
to stay in school housing and have your meals there through the term.
From age eleven, Noa boarded at a girls' school outside Dublin.
board at + school
During the winter term, Ravi boarded and saw his parents on Sundays.
Older students may board in the old brick house near the gym.
At fourteen, Hana started boarding because the farm was too far away.
- live in
broader and can describe any place where someone lives on site
- reside
formal and not specific to school life
- stay on campus
close in meaning, but more common for universities than schools
- commute
to travel in from home each day instead of living there
文法句型
board at + school
start boarding
students board
用法筆記
Used mainly for boarding schools. The subject is the student, and the school is often named with 'at' or understood from the context.
常見錯誤
4. to leave a dog, cat, or other pet with a place or person that will care for it f
to leave a dog, cat, or other pet with a place or person that will care for it for a short time.
Before the holiday, Theo boarded his dog at a small animal hotel.
board + pet + at + place
The clinic can board rabbits when families travel during summer.
board + animal
On Friday evening, the Lees boarded their cat near the airport.
A neighbor boarded Mei's parrot while she recovered in the hospital.
- leave
more general and does not show that paid care is arranged
- kennel
used mainly for dogs and usually names a kennel as the place
- place in care
formal phrase for arranging temporary care
- pick up
to collect the animal after the stay
- bring home
to take the pet back to its usual home
文法句型
board + dog/cat/pet
board + pet + at + place
用法筆記
The pet is the direct object. This sense is common in pet-care contexts such as kennels, clinics, and animal hotels.
常見錯誤
5. to move across snow while standing on a long board with both feet fixed to it.
to move across snow while standing on a long board with both feet fixed to it.
By noon, Kofi was boarding down the easy slope without falling.
board down + slope
After fresh snow fell, two cousins boarded behind the ski school.
On the video wall, a local champion boarded through deep snow.
When the lift opened, even beginners could board on the practice hill.
文法句型
board down + slope
board through + snow
board on + practice hill
用法筆記
Most often used in sport contexts for snowboarding. Distinguish from sense 1, where someone gets onto a vehicle instead of travelling on a board.
常見錯誤
6. in the sport of ice hockey, to slam an opponent into the side boards with illega
in the sport of ice hockey, to slam an opponent into the side boards with illegal force.
Omar boarded a player near the glass and drew a penalty.
board + player
Late in the game, a defender boarded Theo's brother from behind.
board + player + from behind
Fans booed when the captain boarded the rookie beside the bench.
In overtime, Yuri nearly boarded an opponent chasing the loose puck.
- check into the boards
longer descriptive phrase for the same hockey action
- slam
broader and not limited to hockey
- hit
general word that does not itself imply the boards
文法句型
board + player
board + player + from behind
board + opponent + near the glass
用法筆記
A hockey term. The object is the player who is hit, and the action usually sends that player hard into the boards or glass.
常見錯誤
board — noun
1. a long flat strip of wood or another stiff material that people cut, join, or na
a long flat strip of wood or another stiff material that people cut, join, or nail into place.
Priya sanded the rough board before painting the window frame.
sand a board
Two workers carried a long board across the wet garden path.
carry a board
A cracked board came loose under Ravi's foot on the deck.
The carpenter cut each board to fit the kitchen shelves.
文法句型
cut / sand / carry a board
board for floors / shelves / walls
用法筆記
Often used for a single piece in building or repair work. Distinguish from sense 2, where the board is a marked surface for a game.
2. a flat surface with lines, squares, or another pattern for playing a game on.
a flat surface with lines, squares, or another pattern for playing a game on.
Bao set the board on the table before opening the chess box.
set the board on the table
Our cat knocked the board over during a family game night.
knock the board over
Elena moved her piece across the board and smiled at Yusuf.
The children folded the board and put it back in the box.
- game board
a clear, general phrase for this object
- chessboard
only for chess, not for every board game
- playing surface
broader and can also describe sports areas
文法句型
set / fold / knock over the board
move a piece across the board
用法筆記
Used for the playing surface itself, not for the whole game. Distinguish from sense 1 when the object is simply a piece of material without a game pattern.
3. the large black or white surface in a classroom where people write with chalk or
the large black or white surface in a classroom where people write with chalk or markers.
Ms. Chen wrote today's homework on the board before lunch.
write on the board
Aiko cleaned the board while the next class waited outside.
clean the board
The math answer stayed on the board all afternoon.
Please look at the board during the science lesson.
- blackboard
the older dark classroom board, usually written on with chalk
- whiteboard
the modern white classroom board, usually written on with markers
- chalkboard
specifically a board used with chalk
文法句型
write on the board
look at the board
用法筆記
Common as a short form for both 'blackboard' and 'whiteboard'. Distinguish from sense 8, which is for posted notices rather than writing during a lesson.
常見錯誤
4. the small group that directs an organization and decides its most important acti
the small group that directs an organization and decides its most important actions.
The board approved the new hospital budget after a long meeting.
collocation: board approved
Two board members resigned when the charity hid its spending from donors.
pattern: board members
At noon, the board was still debating whether to close the factory.
Our school board meets every month in the town library.
The board were divided over the sale, so the vote was delayed.
- committee
broader; many committees advise but do not control an organization
- directors
focuses on the individual members, especially in a company
- governing body
more formal and often used for public institutions
文法句型
the board + singular verb
board members
school board
用法筆記
Usually singular when naming the governing group, but 'board members' names the people individually. In British English, a plural verb is possible when attention is on the members rather than the group.
常見錯誤
5. inside or travelling on a ship, train, or plane.
inside or travelling on a ship, train, or plane.
Please remain on board until the ferry reaches the island dock.
fixed phrase: remain on board
Three doctors were on board when the small plane landed safely.
We ate lunch on board during the long train ride north.
There were 180 passengers on board at the time of the storm.
- aboard
single-word equivalent, especially in travel announcements
- on the train
works for a specific vehicle, not as a general travel expression
文法句型
on board
remain on board
passengers on board
用法筆記
Normally used in the phrase 'on board' after a form of 'be', 'remain', or 'stay'. Distinguish from sense 6: sense 5 is about physical location on transport, not membership in a team.
常見錯誤
6. included in a team or group that has been brought together for a job.
included in a team or group that has been brought together for a job.
The hospital brought a translator on board for the refugee clinic.
pattern: bring someone on board
We need another designer on board before the app launch.
By April, the campaign had three student volunteers on board.
The museum kept a local historian on board for the summer show.
- left out
describes not being included in the group
文法句型
bring someone on board
get someone on board
have someone on board
用法筆記
Often follows verbs such as 'bring', 'get', 'have', or 'keep' when a person is added to a project. Distinguish from sense 7: here someone becomes a member of the team, not simply a supporter of the idea.
常見錯誤
7. ready to support a plan or idea and take part in it.
ready to support a plan or idea and take part in it.
Are the investors on board with the new factory plan?
pattern: be on board with + plan
After one meeting, even Yusuf was on board with the plan.
The village was on board with closing the road for repairs.
Not everyone came on board with the recycling project at first.
- supportive
describes a positive attitude, but not always active involvement
- in agreement
focuses on sharing the same view
- committed
stronger; suggests firm long-term involvement
- opposed
actively against the plan or idea
- unconvinced
not yet persuaded to support it
文法句型
be on board with + plan
come on board
get everyone on board
用法筆記
Often appears as 'be on board with' or 'come on board with' an idea, change, or project. Distinguish from sense 6: this sense is about support and willingness, not formal membership.
常見錯誤
8. in British English, a board where notices, messages, or public information are p
in British English, a board where notices, messages, or public information are put up.
A new job ad went up on the board by the library door.
put / go up on the board
Students checked the board for exam rooms after breakfast.
check the board for [information]
Farouk pinned the lost-dog photo to the board in the cafe.
The board outside city hall listed tomorrow's street closures.
- noticeboard
the full British English form
- bulletin board
the more usual American English term
- message board
can also refer to an online discussion site, so it is broader
文法句型
put something on the board
check the board for notices
用法筆記
British English often shortens 'noticeboard' to 'board'. In North American English, people more often say 'bulletin board' or use the full word.
常見錯誤
9. the meals a hotel, school, or host family gives you during your stay, often as p
the meals a hotel, school, or host family gives you during your stay, often as part of the price.
The mountain hotel offers full board during the winter ski season.
collocation: full board
Priya paid extra for board at the farm guesthouse.
pattern: pay extra for board
Board is included when students stay at St. Agnes Hall.
The language camp charges less if you choose half board.
The school raises fees when board is added to the term bill.
文法句型
full board
half board
room and board
board included
用法筆記
Usually uncountable and most common in hotel or school phrases such as 'full board', 'half board', and 'room and board'. It names the meal part of a stay, not the bedroom itself.
常見錯誤
10. a formal test set by a professional organization, especially in the US, to check
a formal test set by a professional organization, especially in the US, to check whether someone is ready to work in that field.
After medical school, Omar spent six months preparing for his boards.
common plural use: the boards
The hospital paid for Nadia's board review course before the exam.
collocation: board review course
Rohan cannot practice alone until he passes the boards.
In the US, many doctors take their boards after hospital training.
- licensing exam
explains the function clearly, but is less idiomatic than 'boards'
- certification exam
general term for a test that proves professional ability
- qualifying exam
broader; can also refer to university exams
文法句型
take the boards
pass the boards
board review course
用法筆記
Common in American English and often said as 'the boards' when people mean the exam series for a profession.
常見錯誤
11. a flexible platform beside a swimming pool that a diver jumps from.
a flexible platform beside a swimming pool that a diver jumps from.
Noa bounced twice on the board before jumping into the pool.
on the board before diving
The lifeguard closed the high board during the storm.
high board
Samir slipped at the end of the board but caught the rail.
Children lined up beside the board for the diving lesson.
- springboard
the usual word when you want to stress the board's bounce
- diving platform
broader and can include a firm platform without spring
文法句型
jump from the board
high / low board
用法筆記
Usually understood from pool or diving context. Common compounds include 'high board' and 'springboard'.
12. the part of a theatre where actors stand and perform for the audience.
the part of a theatre where actors stand and perform for the audience.
At sixteen, Leila first stepped onto the boards in a village theatre.
fixed phrase: the boards = theatre stage
After the curtain rose, Theo crossed the boards and bowed to the crowd.
For years, Priya dreamed of returning to the boards after raising children.
The old comic spent forty winters on the boards before retiring.
文法句型
on the boards
step onto the boards
用法筆記
Usually found in theatre writing, often in the plural phrase 'the boards'.
13. the low wall around an ice hockey rink that keeps the puck and players inside th
the low wall around an ice hockey rink that keeps the puck and players inside the playing area.
The puck hit the board and flew back toward the goalie.
hit the board
An angry check sent Omar hard into the board.
send someone into the board
Fans near the board jumped when the players crashed beside them.
The referee warned both teams after a hard crash into the boards.
- rink wall
a clear descriptive phrase rather than a fixed sports term
文法句型
hit the board
go into the boards
用法筆記
Ice hockey writers and commentators often use the plural form 'the boards', especially in phrases like 'into the boards' or 'along the boards'.