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on board

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  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]

Example Sentences

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Once Beasley was on board, the next question was which games to target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Police said nobody else was on board at the time, and her next of kin had been informed.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Unless they get on board, the U.S. nuclear renaissance will remain an aspiration.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Fans immediately jumped on board with the theory, since Taylor has played the venue eight times and famously loves the Big Apple.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

REELTOK: Well, there has to be at least one person who isn't on board.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

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