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

“While I’m fully on board with a couple of hikes, I have a beef with pricing exceeding just that: two tactical hikes,” he noted.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

With Brunson on board and team boss Leon Rose assembling the parts, Brown promoted a buy-in which has taken a starving franchise to the edge of its first title in 53 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

European regulations say a "safety driver" must be on board the vehicle, their hands on their lap -- as was the case in the early days of testing in China and the United States.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Ofcom said that "for too many people, stepping on board can mean going off grid".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

All the dogs were brought back on board, in case Dog Town was destroyed by the shifting ice.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

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