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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

1. supporting something While most of us might be OK about interracial dating, some people aren't on board with the notion.

2. working with someone It's a well-financed organization, and it has some well-known people on board.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of on board (on an aircraft, train, or ship)

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on board

if someone is on board, they are working with an organization or group of people A new financial director has been brought on board to help us assess the cost of the project. We hope to have a new doctor on board by the end of the month.

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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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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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