control panel

American  

noun

1. control board.

2. Computers.

   1. the portion of a computer console that contains manual controls for regulating computer operations.

   2. plugboard.

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Etymology

Origin of control panel

First recorded in 1920–1925

Example Sentences

Instead of a conventional treadmill’s control panel, there’s a grapefruit-size glowing blue button at snout height that the animals can press to run the machine for a few seconds.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 7, 2023

As part of the third phase of its Graded Response Action Plan to combat effects of increased pollution, a central pollution control panel ordered an immediate ban on non-essential construction work in the city.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2023

Washington State Ferries spokesperson Dana Warr said the problem appeared to be in the control panel that moves the span.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2023

D3-09, a droid inside the control panel video screen, would remember your exploits and even try to engage you in a role-playing game, asking how you would respond to different scenarios.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2023

“I’m okay for a bit,” Alec said, standing back to scan the instruments and screens of the control panel.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner