What does the phrasal verb “board out” mean?

What are the definitions of “board out”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Arrange for pets to stay somewhere while you're away.

  We BOARD our dog OUT with friends when we go abroad.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “board out”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb board out is to arrange for pets to stay somewhere else, such as with friends or at a pet boarding facility, while you are away from home. This is often done when people go on vacation or have to leave their home for an extended period.

What are the different verb forms of “board out”?

Root Verb	board out
Third Person Singular Present	boards out
Present Participle	boarding out
Simple Past	boarded out
Past Participle	boarded out

Example

We board out our dog with friends when we go on vacation.

Example

She boards out her cat when she travels for work.

Example

They are boarding out their pets before leaving for their trip.

Example

Last year, we boarded out our dog at a pet boarding facility.

Example

The pets have been boarded out while their owners are away.

What kind of phrasal verb is “board out”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Transitive verb

“board out” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.

Example

We board out our dog with friends when we go abroad.

Example

She boards out her cat when she travels for work.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“board out” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

We board out our dog with friends when we go abroad.

Example

She boards out her cat when she travels for work.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “board out”?

Boarding house

A place where people can rent a room to live in, usually with shared facilities such as bathrooms and kitchens.

Example

He stayed at a boarding house while looking for a permanent place to live.

Boarding school

A school where students live on campus during the school year.

Example

She attended a prestigious boarding school in the countryside.

Boarding pass

A document provided by an airline that allows a passenger to board an airplane.

Example

Don't forget to print your boarding pass before going to the airport.

Good things to know

Does “board out” have an informal or formal tone?

Board out is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and can also be used in more formal settings, such as when discussing pet care arrangements with a boarding facility.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “board out”?

Synonyms

• lodge
• accommodate
• house
• shelter
• place

Antonyms

• evict
• expel
• remove
• displace
• eject