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Meanings
1
Refers to the body of directors as a group, not the meeting itself.
The board of directors appointed a new president.
2
board meeting; meeting of the board of directors
Refers to the meeting itself. Context usually makes the distinction clear.
We plan to discuss that matter at next week's board meeting.
Usage patterns
- 取締役会を開くto hold a board meeting
It was decided that an emergency board meeting would be held next week.
- 取締役会で決定するto be decided at a board meeting
The appointment of the new president was decided at the board meeting.
- 取締役会の承認を得るto obtain the board of directors' approval
This investment plan must obtain the board of directors' approval.
- 取締役会に出席するto attend a board meeting
Outside directors also have a duty to attend board meetings.