English Reference
Noun

boardroom

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈbɔɹˌdɹum/ UK /bˈɔːdɹuːm/ board·room

n.a room where a company's top leaders meet to make important business decisions. It is usually a formal place with a long table and chairs.

n.a room where the executive committee or board of directors of a corporation meets to make strategic decisions.


SIMPLE

The CEO met with the boardroom to discuss the new plan.

CONTEXTUAL

After the quarterly report showed a significant loss, the boardroom spent several hours debating whether to cut the budget.

COMPLEX

The transition from a family-owned business to a public corporation required the boardroom to adopt a more transparent and data-driven approach to long-term strategy.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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