on board
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onboard

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
Grammatical Information
Examples
He jumped on board just as the train started moving. 
1.1

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

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

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

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

(baseball) on a base 

Examples
The team was struggling to get anyone on board. 
04

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

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

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

Examples
Make sure you take enough water on board before the run. 
on board
01

on or onto a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle as a passenger, crew member, or cargo 

Grammatical Information
Examples
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 

Examples
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 

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