What does switchboard mean?
A panel or system of switches, used for connecting or disconnecting telephone lines, or a person who operates such a system. A switchboard is also a place where people can be connected to each other by telephone.
Example
"The switchboard operator helped me connect with my family on the other side of the country."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.