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    A·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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  2. The meaning of ABOVEBOARD is in a straightforward manner : openly. How to use aboveboard in a sentence.

  3. ABOVE BOARD definition: 1. If a plan or business agreement is above board, it is honest and not trying to deceive anyone…. Learn more.

  4. aboveboard. If something is aboveboard, it's done in a completely honest, straightforward way. When a company's business dealings are aboveboard, they act in an honorable, open manner.

  5. Above board definition: in open sight; without tricks, concealment, or disguise. See examples of ABOVE BOARD used in a sentence.

  6. legal and honest; in a legal and honest way. Don't worry; the deal was completely above board. If you do everything above board, you will have to pay tax on your earnings.

  7. above board. phrase. An arrangement or deal that is above board is legal and is being carried out honestly and openly. All I knew about were Antony's own financial dealings, which were always above board. See full dictionary entry for board.

  8. aboveboard. 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. If card players keep their hands above the table (the board), other players can see what they are doing.

  9. Above-board Definition. In open sight; without trick, concealment, or deception. [First attested in the late 16 th century.] Fair and aboveboard. Honestly; openly. [First attested in the late 16 th century.] (idiomatic) Openly, without deceit.

  10. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence. (Definition of above board from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  11. ABOVE BOARD meaning: 1. If a plan or business agreement is above board, it is honest and not trying to deceive anyone…. Learn more.

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