on board
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on board
Where it comes from
Originally a literal reference to the wooden boards of the deck of a boat or ship.
preposition
- On or in (a means of transportation). On board his boat were various firearms but not much food.
adjective
- Joining in or participating. Is that new teammate properly on board yet?
- Agreeing or supporting. It's a good idea, but let's see if we can get a few more of the management team on board.
- Into itself or oneself. Soccer players certainly tend not to take fluids on board.
Opposite: off board
interjection on board !
- The stereotypical cry of pirates when boarding a ship for close quarters combat.
Thesaurus
adjective
Opposite: off board
Translations
Every language
adj on or in a means of transportation
| Español | a bordo |
|---|---|
| Français | à bord de |
| Deutsch | an Bord |
| Italiano | a bordo |
| Ελληνικά | εν πλω en plo |
| Русский | на борту́ na bortú |
intj Translations
| Français | à l'abordage |
|---|---|
| Italiano | all'arrembaggio |
Talk about this word "on board." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/on%20board. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. on board. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/on%20board "on board." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/on%20board.Cite this
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title = {on board},
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