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switchboard

[/ˈswɪtʃbɔːrd/]
nounfemininepl: switchboards
centralita
1. A telephone exchange or central office where telephone calls are connected
The receptionist answered the call at the switchboard.
A recepcionista atendeu a chamada na centralita.
2. An apparatus with switches and plugs for controlling electrical circuits or connections
The electrician inspected the switchboard to ensure all connections were secure.
O eletricista inspecionou o painel de comutação para garantir que todas as conexões estivessem seguras.
3. A central point for coordinating or managing operations
The command center acts as a switchboard for all emergency services.
O centro de comando funciona como uma centralita para todos os serviços de emergência.
Synonyms
exchangecentral officecontrol panelelectrical panel

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
centralita
Most common term in Brazil for telephone switchboard
São Paulo
painel de comutação
Preferred term for electrical switchboards in technical contexts
Portugal
central telefónica
Standard Portuguese term for telephone exchange

Related Idioms & Phrases

connect through the switchboard
light up the switchboard (indicating high call volume)
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