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switchboard
an assembly of switchgear for the control of power supplies in an installation or building

switchboard [′swich‚bȯrd]
(communications)
A manually operated apparatus at a telephone exchange, on which the various circuits from subscribers and other exchanges are terminated to enable operators to establish communications either between two subscribers on the same exchange, or between subscribers on different exchanges. Also known as telephone switchboard.
(electricity)
A single large panel or assembly of panels on which are mounted switches, circuit breakers, meters, fuses, and terminals essential to the operation of electric equipment. Also known as electric switchboard.

switchboard
A large single electric control panel, frame, or assembly of panels on which are mounted (either on the back or on the face, or both) switches, overcurrent and other protective devices, buses, and usually instruments; not intended for installation in a cabinet but may be completely enclosed in metal; usually is accessible from both the front and rear.


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The record number of calls follows a move away from local switchboards to a central call centre at police headquarters, and the adoption of a single number to make a non-emergency call to police - 0845 113 5000.
Western Electric in 1957 stopped making switchboards like hers.
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