on board

Idioms  

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]

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Example Sentences

Working a four-day week has now been common across the Netherlands for a number of years, with even the largest companies getting on board.

From BBC

A computer screenshot taken on board by the crew member who contacted the ITF appears to give instructions on how to fake the ship's location, a process known as spoofing.

From BBC

The Wall Street Journal paid all expenses, and Royal wasn’t notified I was on board.

From The Wall Street Journal

Of those on board the flight, 28 were athletes, coaches or parents connected to US figure skating.

From BBC

"The pilot's swift and calm decision-making played a decisive role in ensuring the safety of everyone on board, and we commend him for how he handled the situation," he added.

From BBC

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