on board

1. 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]

Example Sentences

Several volunteers at Pride in London have told the BBC they fear the allegations will damage the credibility of the organisation and make it harder to get new financial support on board.

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We don't know how many people were on board, or the identity of all those who died.

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The police van was carrying six passengers - five officers and a civilian - and the Namibian Correctional Service had 13 people on board.

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Will he be on board the plane that heads to the World Cup next summer?

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He was dragged along behind the craft before Ewan, 33, was able to help him to scramble back on board.

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