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- DictionaryA·bove board/əˈbəv ˌbôrd/
adjective
- 1. legitimate, honest, and open: "we felt the judging was all above board and fair"
adverb
- 1. in a legitimate, honest, and open way: "the accountants acted completely above board"
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adjective. without concealment or deception; honest. “their business was open and aboveboard ”. synonyms: straightforward. square, straight. characterized by honesty and fairness. adverb. in an honest manner. “was known for dealing aboveboard in everything”.
adjective. (also above-board) uk us. Add to word list. done in an honest way, according to the rules or law: The bidding process was completely fair and above board. above board. adverb. We believe that the vast majority of lenders operate above board.
6 days ago · aboveboard. (əbʌvbɔrd ) also above board also above-board. adjective [v-link ADJ] An arrangement or deal that is aboveboard is legal and is being carried out openly and honestly. A person who is aboveboard is open and honest about what they are doing. His business dealings were aboveboard.
Above board definition: in open sight; without tricks, concealment, or disguise. See examples of ABOVE BOARD used in a sentence.
Definition of above board adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
aboveboard. adjective, adverb. /əˈbʌvbɔrd/. legal and honest; in a legal and honest way Don't worry; the deal was completely aboveboard. If you do everything aboveboard, you will have to pay tax on your earnings.
Jan 16, 2023 · ( idiomatic) Openly, without deceit. ( idiomatic) Honestly, reputably . They conducted the negotiations completely above board. Usage notes [ edit] The preferred spellings for the adjective uses of the term are aboveboard and above-board. Synonyms [ edit] (openly): straightforwardly, transparently. Translations [ edit] ± openly. ± honestly.
