on board

1. Riding on or in a ship, train, airplane, etc. With all passengers on board, the stationmaster blew the whistle and the train left the station.

2. In agreement with; ready or willing to participate. Is everyone on board with the new plan? Then let's get to work!

3. Employed or working with. We have a new engineer on board who specializes in repairing these kinds of computers. Welcome to the company, Dan—it's great to have you on board.

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on board

1. Lit. aboard (on or in) a ship, bus, airplane, etc. Is there a doctor on board? We have a sick passenger. When everyone is on board, we will leave.

2. Fig. employed by someone; working with someone. Our company has a computer specialist on board to advise us about the latest technology. Welcome to the company, Tom. We're all glad you're on board now.

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on board

Joining in or participating, as in The department head addressed the new employees, saying "Welcome on board," or The opera company has a new vocal coach on board to help the soloists. This expression alludes to being on or in a vessel, airplane, or other vehicle. [Colloquial; second half of 1900s]

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

on board

as a member of a team or group. informal

On board literally means on or in a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, or (of a jockey) riding a horse.

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on ˈboard

on or in a ship, an aircraft or a train: Have the passengers gone on board yet? ♢ (figurative) It’s good to have you on board (= working with us) for this project.

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on board

1. Aboard.

2. Ready to participate or be included; amenable: The entire class was on board for the excursion to the park.

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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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