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Meaning ofabove-boardin English

above-board

Definitions

Adjective
1. in plain sight; visibly transparent
  The company operates above-board, with all transactions publicly disclosed.
  Synonyms:
  transparent open overt visible apparent
  Antonyms:
  covert secretive hidden concealed clandestine
Other
1. openly; without deceit
  The politician's above-board approach to governance has earned her a lot of respect.
  Synonyms:
  openly honestly transparently candidly frankly
  Antonyms:
  covertly secretly deceitfully dishonestly surreptitiously
2. honestly; with a good reputation
  The company's above-board business practices have helped it build a strong reputation.
  Synonyms:
  honestly legitimately lawfully ethically morally
  Antonyms:
  dishonestly corruptly illegally unethically deceitfully
Adverb
1. without hidden motives; sincerely
  The new employee worked above-board, declaring all her expenses for reimbursement.
  Synonyms:
  honest open transparent sincere straightforward candid frank
  Antonyms:
  dishonest deceptive insincere covert surreptitious

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