'offboard' originates from the combination of 'off' and 'board', where 'off' meant 'away from' and 'board' referred to a group or panel.

'offboard' evolved from the concept of removing someone from a board or panel, eventually becoming a term used in corporate settings.

Initially, it meant 'to remove from a board', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to remove from a position or role'.