Meaning

2 senses

  1. (idiomatic)Openly, without deceit.

  2. (idiomatic)Honestly, reputably.

    They conducted the negotiations completely above board.

Examples

3 sentences

  1. Everything seems fair and above board.

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  2. The whole operation was very above board.

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  3. The authorities couldn't run in the merchant, since his deals were all above board.

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Translations

2 languages

Origin

See above-board.

See above-board.

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Forms

Synonyms

2 synonyms
openly:straightforwardlytransparently

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
aboveA1abracadabraabradeabram
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