B2 verb Formal

boardroom

/ˈbɔːrdruːm/

A large room where the board of directors of a company or organization meets regularly to make important decisions. It is typically a formal setting equipped with a large table and sophisticated presentation technology.

Exemplos

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1

I left my notepad on the long table in the boardroom after the meeting.

I left my notepad on the long table in the boardroom after the meeting.

2

The board of directors convened in the boardroom to discuss the proposed acquisition.

The board of directors convened in the boardroom to discuss the proposed acquisition.

3

It’s not as scary as it sounds; it's just a quick chat in the boardroom.

It’s not as scary as it sounds; it's just a quick chat in the boardroom.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
boardroom
Relacionado
board of directors
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Dica de memorização

Visualize a group of people sitting around a long wooden 'Board' (plank) in a 'Room' making big decisions.

Quiz rápido

The CEO requested that all senior partners meet him in the ___ to sign the merger documents.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: boardroom

Exemplos

1

I left my notepad on the long table in the boardroom after the meeting.

everyday

I left my notepad on the long table in the boardroom after the meeting.

2

The board of directors convened in the boardroom to discuss the proposed acquisition.

formal

The board of directors convened in the boardroom to discuss the proposed acquisition.

3

It’s not as scary as it sounds; it's just a quick chat in the boardroom.

informal

It’s not as scary as it sounds; it's just a quick chat in the boardroom.

4

Scholars often analyze how the demographics of the boardroom influence corporate social responsibility.

academic

Scholars often analyze how the demographics of the boardroom influence corporate social responsibility.

5

We need to ensure all the quarterly reports are ready for tomorrow's boardroom presentation.

business

We need to ensure all the quarterly reports are ready for tomorrow's boardroom presentation.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
boardroom
Relacionado
board of directors

Colocações comuns

boardroom table The central large table used for director meetings
boardroom politics Internal power struggles and influence within a company's leadership
boardroom battle A major conflict or disagreement between high-level executives
boardroom drama Tense or exciting events occurring at the executive level
boardroom level Relating to the highest tier of corporate management

Frases Comuns

behind boardroom doors

Decisions made in private or secret executive meetings

from the boardroom to the floor

Across all levels of a company from top management to workers

to storm the boardroom

To take aggressive action to gain control of a company's leadership

Frequentemente confundido com

boardroom vs conference room

A conference room is a general meeting space for any staff, while a boardroom is specifically for the highest-ranking directors.

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Notas de uso

The word can refer to the physical room itself or metonymically to the group of people who meet there and the power they hold.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'boardroom' for any small office meeting, but it should be reserved for high-level, formal corporate settings.

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Dica de memorização

Visualize a group of people sitting around a long wooden 'Board' (plank) in a 'Room' making big decisions.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from 'board' (referring to a group of people managing an organization) and 'room', appearing in the late 19th century.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Commonly functions as an attributive noun (e.g., boardroom politics) Plural is boardrooms
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Contexto cultural

In Western business culture, 'entering the boardroom' is often seen as reaching the pinnacle of one's professional career.

Quiz rápido

The CEO requested that all senior partners meet him in the ___ to sign the merger documents.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: boardroom

Palavras relacionadas

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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