on board
on
ɑn
aan
board
bɑrd
baard
British pronunciation
/ɒn ˈbɔːd/

Definition & Meaning of "on board"in English

on board
01

on a means of transportation such as an aircraft, train, or ship

on board definition and meaning
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All passengers were safely on board before the train departed.
1.1

used to indicate riding a horse in a race, especially of a jockey

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The horse runs well when she's on board.
02

onto or within a group, team, or organization as a participant

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The startup brought two new developers on board last week.
03

(baseball) on a base

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The team was struggling to get anyone on board.
04

in agreement with or supportive of a plan, decision, or idea

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After some discussion, the whole committee came on board.
05

into the body or system, often used with reference to food, drink, or information

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Make sure you take enough water on board before the run.
on board
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on or onto a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle as a passenger, crew member, or cargo

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Over 100 tourists were on board the cruise liner when it left the harbor.
1.1

on or onto a particular horse in the context of horse racing, as the rider

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The trainer chose a seasoned jockey to be on board the stallion.
02

onto or as part of a team, group, or project as a participant or member

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He joined on board the project just before the final presentation.
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