拍板

pāibǎn

to have the final say; to make the decision

Dictionary entry

wooden clappers (percussion instrument); to beat time with clappers (for a singer); (auctioneer's) board or gavel

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拍
板

See it in sentences

这件事由总经理拍板。

Zhè jiàn shì yóu zǒng jīnglǐ pāibǎn.

English

The general manager has the final say on this.

老板亲自拍板定方案。

Lǎobǎn qīnzì pāibǎn dìng fāng’àn.

English

The boss personally approved the plan.

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