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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on board

Some financial advisers aren’t fully on board with the idea of bringing in individuals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

The NFL and WWE are also on board to stream live events.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Its $9.5 million “power and energy” proposal promised cutting-edge research on how to distribute the limited power on board a ship between multiple energy-intense systems, like radars, lasers and rail guns.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

According to Malibu.fm, the original contractor handling the repairs was terminated, and a new contractor came on board in early October.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Two men in khaki uniforms were on board, busy trying to start up the outboard motor.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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