noun · wooden clappers used as a percussion instrument or the act of beating time for a singer

艺人用拍板为说唱伴奏。

verb · to make a final decision or have the final say on a matter

这个方案已经讨论了很久，现在就等领导拍板了。

verb · an auctioneer's board or gavel, or the act of striking it to signal a sale

随着拍卖师的一声拍板，这件古董以高价成交了。