Definition

1. Noun:
   • A meeting for administrative purposes: A formal gathering of the members of a board of directors or a similar governing body to discuss and make decisions on organizational matters, policies, and strategic direction.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The quarterly board meeting will review the company's financial performance.
  • All major decisions require approval during a formal board meeting.
  • The agenda for the upcoming board meeting includes the election of new officers.

Advanced Usage

• "to convene a board meeting": to officially call or begin a meeting of the board.
  • The chairman has the authority to convene a board meeting at any time.
• "in a board meeting": used to specify the context or location where something is said or decided.
  • The strategy was finalized in a board meeting last week.

Variants and Related Words

• Boardroom (n): The room where a board meeting is typically held.
  • The directors gathered in the boardroom for the meeting.
• Board of directors (n): The group of people who meet in a board meeting.
  • The board of directors is elected by the shareholders.

Synonyms

• Directors' meeting: A meeting of the board of directors.
• Governing board meeting: A meeting of a governing board.

Related Phrases

• Closed-door board meeting: A private meeting not open to the public or non-members.
  • The sensitive issue was discussed in a closed-door board meeting.
• Annual general meeting (AGM): A yearly meeting of a company's shareholders, which is a distinct event but may involve board reporting. (Note: This is a related but different type of meeting).

Noun

1. a meeting for administrative purposes