0 a board with many switches for controlling electric currents etc, or for making connections by telephone, eg within a large office etc -- rozvodná deska, centrála
(also adjective) a switchboard operator.
Many business managers have had the utmost difficulty in getting their switchboards extended or adapted to meet the change in or growth of business.
It was considered too expensive to change the whole switchboard system to accommodate someone with limited sight.
I am aware of these delays, which are primarily due to the use of manual switchboards.
It would be rather difficult to have a telephone system without a switchboard.
The general manager of eastern region suggests that people should telephone the main headquarters switchboard and ask for the assistant station manager.
Again, modern versions of the popular sizes of small switchboards are now on the market and new designs of the larger switchboards are being developed.
The switchboard has been completely renovated and extended, and constant attention is given to the working of the junction lines to other exchanges.
The telephone switchboard is manned on a 24-hour basis and embassy staff are always available on call.
