panel panel /ˈpænəl/

noun

1. () Sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something  ( panel )
   sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
   
2. Electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices  ( board , control board , control panel , instrument panel , panel )
   electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices
    He checked the instrument panel
   he checked the instrument panel
    Suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree
   suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree
   
   
3. (computing) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user; after the information has been provided the user dismisses the box with 'okay' or 'cancel'  ( dialog box , panel , dialogue box [British] )
   (computing) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user; after the information has been provided the user dismisses the box with 'okay' or 'cancel'
   
   
4. A piece of cloth that is generally triangular or tapering; used in making garments or umbrellas or sails  ( gore , panel )
   a piece of cloth that is generally triangular or tapering; used in making garments or umbrellas or sails
   
5. A soft pad placed under a saddle  ( panel )
   a soft pad placed under a saddle
   
6. A group of people gathered for a special purpose as to plan or discuss an issue or judge a contest etc  ( panel )
   a group of people gathered for a special purpose as to plan or discuss an issue or judge a contest etc
    The panel was formed to discuss the environmental impacts of the project.
   The panel was formed to discuss the environmental impacts of the project.
   
   
7. (law) a group of people summoned for jury service (from whom a jury will be chosen)  ( panel , venire )
   (law) a group of people summoned for jury service (from whom a jury will be chosen)
   
   
8. A committee appointed to judge a competition  ( panel , jury )
   a committee appointed to judge a competition
   

verb

1. () Decorate with panels  ( panel )
   decorate with panels
    Panel the walls with wood
   panel the walls with wood
   
2. Select from a list  ( empanel , impanel , panel )
   select from a list
    Empanel prospective jurors
   empanel prospective jurors