On board Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈbɔɹd
AHN-BOARD
ˈɒn/ /bˈɔːd
ON-BAWD
Definition
Literally, 'on board' means to be on a vehicle like a ship, plane, or train. Figuratively, it also means to be part of a group, team, or project.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (transport) and figuratively (joining a group or team). Common in business English: 'get someone on board' means to include or convince them. In conversation, saying 'I'm on board' means you agree or support the idea.
Spanish: a bordo - de acuerdo (figurado) - incorporado (equipo)Portuguese (BR): a bordo - integrado (equipe)Portuguese (PT): a bordo - integrado (equipa)Chinese (Simplified): 在船上 - 加入（团队/项目）Chinese (Traditional): 在船上 - 加入（團隊/項目）Hindi: सवार - टीम में शामिलArabic: على متن - جزء من (الفريق/المجموعة)Bengali: বোর্ডে - দলে (সদস্য)Russian: на борту - в команде (фигурально)Japanese: 乗っている - 参加しているVietnamese: trên tàu - tham gia (với nhóm, dự án)Korean: 탑승한 - 함께하는Turkish: gemide - ekipte (katılmış)Urdu: بورڈ پر - ساتھ (کسی ٹیم یا منصوبے میں شامل)Indonesian: di atas (kendaraan) - bergabung (dengan tim/proyek)
Example Sentences
There are fifty people on board the ship.
basic
Is everyone on board the train?
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We are happy to have you on board our team.
basic
Let me know if you're on board with this plan.
natural
We need everyone on board to make this project work.
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It took a while, but now the whole department is on board.
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