on board
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on a means of transportation such as an aircraft, train, or ship
- All passengers were safely on board before the train departed.
- The crew made final checks while the tourists got on board.
- Once on board, he found his assigned seat near the window.
- They waved as we stepped on board.
- She was already on board when the announcement was made.
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onto or within a group, team, or organization as a participant
- The startup brought two new developers on board last week.
- We hope to get the new consultant on board by Monday.
- They finally got a marketing expert on board to boost outreach.
- After several interviews, they brought him on board as the team leader.
- The project began to move faster once she was on board.
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(baseball) on a base
- The team was struggling to get anyone on board.
- The leadoff batter got on board with a single.
- He's been great at getting on board this season.
- Two runners were on board before the home run.
- No one was on board during the pitcher's big inning.
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in agreement with or supportive of a plan, decision, or idea
- After some discussion, the whole committee came on board.
- She wasn't on board with the plan at first.
- They're hoping the new manager will get on board soon.
- It took a while, but everyone's now on board.
- We need the whole team on board to move forward.
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into the body or system, often used with reference to food, drink, or information
- Make sure you take enough water on board before the run.
- He struggled to get food on board after the illness.
- Athletes need to get electrolytes on board quickly.
- She couldn't take much on board due to nausea.
- They took fluids on board at every break in the match.