onboard

American  

[on-bawrd, awn-] / ˈɒnˈbɔrd, ˈɔn- /

Or on-board

adjective

1. provided, occurring, etc., on a vehicle.

   among the ship's many onboard services.

2. installed and functional within a vehicle or electronic device.

   onboard computers for aircraft.

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verb (used with object)

Business.

1. to assist and support (a new employee) in developing the skills, knowledge, attitudes, etc., needed to do their job.

2. to interact and exchange information with (a new customer) so as to ensure customer satisfaction, maximize company revenue, etc..

   Part of onboarding new clients involves setting expectations and timelines.

3. to digitize and upload customer data collected offline, typically to improve the results of personalized data-driven marketing.

   The data we onboarded matched existing data online, providing us with better insight into the individual’s purchasing habits.

Etymology

Origin of onboard

First recorded in 1965–70; adjective use of adverb phrase on board

Example Sentences

What I need is a way to get Dad onboard with the idea of me switching schools so I could attend Sunridge High’s School of Fine Art and Music.

From Literature

Seafarers' helplines say they are overwhelmed with messages from crews stuck in the Gulf by the Middle East war, desperately seeking repatriation, compensation and onboard supplies.

From Barron's

The carrier left a naval base in Crete earlier this week after returning to the base following a laundry fire onboard, which injured two crew members.

From Barron's

Passenger-ticker revenue grew 5% to $4.02 billion, while onboard spending and other revenue was up 8.3% to $2.14 billion.

From MarketWatch

Customer deposits for the first quarter hit a record of nearly $8 billion, and onboard spending has accelerated, underscoring strong demand across the cruise portfolio, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal