switchboard

/'switʃbɔ:d/

Thân thiện

The operator connects a call at the telephone switchboard.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A central control panel: A device or system that connects telephone calls by manually or automatically linking circuits.
   • A telephone exchange: The equipment or location where incoming telephone calls are connected to their intended recipients.

Usage

• The term "switchboard" is used to refer to the physical equipment or the operator station in a telephone system. It is often associated with older technology where operators manually connected calls using cords and plugs.
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • The hotel's switchboard was busy all morning with incoming calls.
  • She worked as a switchboard operator, connecting calls for a large company.

Advanced Usage

• "to man the switchboard": to be the person operating the telephone switchboard.
  • During the emergency, volunteers were needed to man the switchboard.

Variants and Related Words

• Switchboard operator (n): A person whose job is to connect telephone calls using a switchboard.
  • The switchboard operator was very helpful in directing my call.

Synonyms

• Telephone exchange: A system or building where telephone lines are interconnected.
• PBX (Private Branch Exchange): A private telephone network used within a company or organization.

Related Phrases

• Patch panel: A device or unit featuring a number of jacks, usually of the same or similar type, for connecting and routing circuits for monitoring, interconnecting, and testing circuits in a convenient, flexible manner. (Note: This is a related technical component but not a direct synonym for "switchboard" in the telephone context).

Học thuật

Noun

1. telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords

Từ đồng nghĩa

• patchboard
• plugboard