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

Now, families of those on board have begun speaking out publicly, describing concerns about mental health and supply issues aboard the aircraft carrier.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

Benna, then a corporate benefits consultant, brought what he called his “aggressive interpretation” of section 401 to treasury officials, who took his suggestions on board.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

Achim was winched on board the Irish Coast Guard's helicopter, Rescue 117 and taken to Cork University Hospital.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

This year, the company plans to introduce a new kind of EV: one with a gas generator on board to charge the battery and eliminate drivers’ anxiety about running out of power.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

And despite what Hannah keeps telling me, no one has flown a private jet to school—with or without a chef on board.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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