aboard
Pronunciation
/əˈbɔɹd/

Definition & Meaning of "aboard"in English

aboard
01

on or into a vehicle such as a bus, train, plane, etc.

aboard definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
adverb of movement and direction
Examples
The passengers were already aboard when the train left the station.
1.1

used to refer to riding on or mounting a horse

Examples
The jockey was aboard as the horse trotted onto the track.
02

used to show having reached base safely as a runner in baseball

Examples
Their leadoff hitter got aboard with a single to left field.
03

in or of a team, company, or organization

Examples
She came aboard last year and quickly earned a promotion.
04

close beside a ship, especially for passing, docking, or transferring

Examples
The tug came aboard to assist with docking.
01

on or inside a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

Grammatical Information
Examples
She boarded the train and settled aboard the sleeper car.
1.1

used to indicate being on or mounting a horse

Examples
The rider gracefully mounted aboard the horse for the race.
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