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off-board

[awf-bawrd, -bohrd, of-]
adjective, adverb Stock Exchange.
  1. outside of a major exchange, as over the counter or between private parties: an off-board transaction.
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Also off-the-board.

Origin of off-board

First recorded in 1945–50

offboard

or off-board

[awf-bawrd, ‐bohrd, of‐]
adjective
  1. not carried, installed, etc., within a vehicle or electronic device: offboard software to track and control the robot's movement.
  2. Finance. over-the-counter(def 1).
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verb (used with object) Business.
  1. to interact and exchange information with (a departing employee) so as to ensure a smooth transition, protect company assets, etc.
  2. to manage the end of a business relationship with (a customer) so as to maintain goodwill, protect confidential data, etc.
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Origin of offboard

First recorded in 1945–50; off + board
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