switchboard
Aussprache: [ˈswɪtʃbɔːrd]
Wort
Kontext: „technology“
(noun) a switchboard is a device used in telephone systems to connect calls. It helps people talk to each other by connecting their phones. Imagine it like a traffic officer directing cars at an intersection.
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The operator quickly connected the call using the switchboard.
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There was a problem with the switchboard, so the calls couldn't be connected.
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How does a switchboard help in making phone calls?
Kontext: „business“
(noun) a switchboard can also refer to a place where phone operators work. It's like a control center for answering phone calls and helping people talk to the right person.
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The switchboard was busy today, handling many incoming calls.
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After the switchboard closed for the day, no more calls could be received.
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Who works at the switchboard during office hours?
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