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

Not everyone is on board with his deflation view, however.

From MarketWatch

It remains subject to Canada's Official Languages Act, however, and announcements on board planes are made in both English and French.

From BBC

No injuries were reported, but several explosions - due to gas canisters on board the ambulances - caused windows of nearby buildings to shatter, while some residents were evacuated.

From BBC

“Jennifer Garner being on board as an executive producer, after playing such a big part of what made the original special, is especially meaningful,” Haley continued.

From Los Angeles Times

Though Mahan did not specify how he would link government outcomes to pay raises, state lawmakers have largely panned his campaign and are unlikely to get on board.

From Los Angeles Times

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