onboard

or on-board

[ on-bawrd, -bohrd, awn- ]

/ ˈɒnˈbɔrd, -ˈboʊrd, ˈɔn- /

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adjective

provided, occurring, etc., on a vehicle: among the ship's many onboard services.

installed and functional within a vehicle or electronic device: onboard computers for aircraft.

verb (used with object) Business.

to assist and support (a new employee) in developing the skills, knowledge, attitudes, etc., needed to be successful in the job.

to interact and exchange information with (a new customer) so as to ensure customer satisfaction, maximize company revenue, etc.: Part of onboarding new clients involves setting expectations and timelines.

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Origin of onboard

First recorded in 1965–70; adjective use of adverb phrase on board

Words nearby onboard

Oñate, on balance, onbeat, on behalf of, on bended knee, onboard, on borrowed time, live, ONC, on call, on-camera, once

How to use onboard in a sentence

Keeping my phone and wallet dry is a top priority when I’m on the river, and while I have a handful of different drybag options, the Sidekick finds its way onboard most often because of its versatility.
The Gear That Lets Me Enjoy the Last Days of Summer|Graham Averill|September 15, 2020|Outside Online
The drones don’t have any onboard cameras, navigating with GPS and sensors only, and they can fly about seven miles before needing a recharge.
Walmart Is Piloting Drone Delivery in North Carolina|Vanessa Bates Ramirez|September 11, 2020|Singularity Hub
In early 2019, Nreal brought onboard Xiaomi founder’s venture fund Shunwei Capital for its $15 million Series A funding.
Qualcomm-powered Chinese XR startup Nreal raises $40 million|Rita Liao|September 4, 2020|TechCrunch
What’s perhaps most impressive, however, is its onboard processing for neural spikes—the electrical pattern generated by neurons when they fire.
Neuralink’s Wildly Anticipated New Brain Implant: the Hype vs. the Science|Shelly Fan|September 1, 2020|Singularity Hub

San Diego County air pollution regulators have issued three violations against the Navy for the fire onboard the USS Bonhomme Richard.
Morning Report: MTS Doled Out Violations Disproportionately|Voice of San Diego|July 27, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Lots of celebrities got onboard, and the campaign raised over $100 million.
Eddie Redmayne’s Time Has Come: On His Heartrending Turn as Stephen Hawking and Benedict Bromance|Marlow Stern|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But questions remain about many of the technologies onboard the new ships.
Can the Navy's $12 Billion Stealth Destroyer Stay Afloat?|Dave Majumdar|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Lipper expects a diverse reaction, but she hopes to inspire not just women, but men as well to get onboard with gender equality.
The Nigerian Women Who Fight for Democracy|Nina Strochlic|October 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But first, Skarsgard discussed how he came onboard Nymphomaniac.
Lars von Trier Breaks His Vow of Silence to Discuss ‘Nymphomaniac’ in Venice|Marlow Stern|September 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We can be sure that onboard jamming has not been added to the F-35 since.
New U.S. Stealth Jet Can’t Hide From Russian Radar|Bill Sweetman|April 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There are several now onboard the Morgiana, two of whom are petty officers, and they are found most useful hands.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil|Maria Graham
The spectacle greatly increased the eagerness of all onboard the frigate to take part in the work.
Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships|W.H.G. Kingston
Owen, from the first set to work to learn the names of all the sails and ropes, indeed of everything onboard.
Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs|William H. G. Kingston

Other Idioms and Phrases with onboard

on board

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]