On board

adj, intj, prep

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Joining in or participating. idiomatic, not-comparable

    "Is that new teammate properly on board yet?"

  2. 2
    Agreeing or supporting. idiomatic, not-comparable

    "It's a good idea, but let's see if we can get a few more of the management team on board."

  3. 3
    Into itself or oneself. idiomatic, not-comparable

    "Soccer players certainly tend not to take fluids on board."

Adverb
  1. 1
    on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle wordnet
Intj
  1. 1
    The stereotypical cry of pirates when boarding a ship for close quarters combat.
Preposition
  1. 1
    On or in (a means of transportation).

    "On board his boat were various firearms but not much food."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Originally a literal reference to the wooden boards of the deck of a boat or ship.

Etymology 2

Originally a literal reference to the wooden boards of the deck of a boat or ship.

Etymology 3

Originally a literal reference to the wooden boards of the deck of a boat or ship.

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