Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awf-bawrd, ‐bohrd, of‐]
- /ˈɔfˈbɔrd, ‐ˈboʊrd, ˈɒf‐/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [awf-bawrd, ‐bohrd, of‐]
- /ˈɔfˈbɔrd, ‐ˈboʊrd, ˈɒf‐/
Definitions of offboard word
- adjective offboard not carried, installed, etc., within a vehicle or electronic device: offboard software to track and control the robot's movement. 1
- adjective offboard Finance. over-the-counter (def 1). 1
- verb with object offboard to interact and exchange information with (a departing employee) so as to ensure a smooth transition, protect company assets, etc. 1
- verb with object offboard to manage the end of a business relationship with (a customer) so as to maintain goodwill, protect confidential data, etc. 1
- noun offboard To alight, especially from public transit or an aircraft. 1
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Origin of offboard
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; off + board
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Offboard
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
offboard popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
offboard usage trend in Literature
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