above board — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Global Englishneutralformal
  • Open, honest, and straightforward in conduct or dealings; free from deceit or trickery.

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  • All the financial transactions during the audit were above board, with no hidden charges or irregularities.

    Todas las transacciones financieras durante la auditoría fueron transparentes, sin cargos ocultos ni irregularidades.

  • She insisted that their business dealings be above board to maintain trust with their clients.

    Ella insistió en que sus tratos comerciales fueran transparentes para mantener la confianza con sus clientes.

  • The negotiations were conducted above board, with both parties openly sharing their terms.

    Las negociaciones se llevaron a cabo de manera transparente, con ambas partes compartiendo abiertamente sus términos.

  • To avoid suspicion, the charity ensured all donations were handled above board and documented properly.

    Para evitar sospechas, la organización benéfica se aseguró de que todas las donaciones fueran manejadas de manera transparente y debidamente documentadas.

• 2.

  Global Englishneutral
  • Done openly and publicly rather than secretly or covertly.

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  • The politician made his campaign promises above board, speaking openly at every rally.

    El político hizo sus promesas de campaña de manera abierta, hablando con sinceridad en cada mitin.

  • They decided to settle the dispute above board by involving a mediator and holding public meetings.

    Decidieron resolver la disputa públicamente involucrando a un mediador y celebrando reuniones abiertas.

  • The company’s above board approach to environmental concerns earned it praise from activists.

    El enfoque transparente de la empresa hacia las preocupaciones ambientales le valió elogios de los activistas.

• 3.

  Global Englishneutralformal
  • Conducted in a legitimate and transparent manner, especially in legal or commercial contexts.

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  • All contracts were signed above board with legal counsel present to ensure fairness.

    Todos los contratos se firmaron de manera legítima con la presencia de un asesor legal para garantizar la equidad.

  • Investors prefer companies that operate above board to minimize risks and surprises.

    Los inversionistas prefieren empresas que operan de manera legítima para minimizar riesgos y sorpresas.

  • Her business was above board, complying with all regulations and paying all required taxes.

    Su negocio era legítimo, cumpliendo con todas las regulaciones y pagando todos los impuestos requeridos.