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

He said that no one was on board "the two boats that went down", adding that people on the boats "teetering over the edge" had been helped to safety by fire crews.

From BBC

He aborted the flight, offloaded the passengers and stayed on board to help the mechanics.

From The Wall Street Journal

When you’ve got Grande on board, it’s hard to resist falling back on lots of celebrity impressions, especially if they involve singing.

From Los Angeles Times

But are drivers prepared to get on board?

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s not clear how many of Louis Sr.’s seven great-grandchildren will continue the family business, but Gabriel’s sons, Roman and Mason, say they’re on board.

From Los Angeles Times

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