On deck Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈdɛk
AHN-DEK or AWN-DEK
ˈɒn/ /dˈɛk
ON-DEK
Definition
'On deck' originally means being on the floor of a ship, but it's commonly used to describe someone who is next in line for an activity or responsibility.
Usage & Nuances
Used in sports (especially baseball) for the next player to participate, and more generally for being next up in any situation. Also literal for being on a ship's deck, but the figurative meaning is much more common. Informal and common in American English.
Spanish: en turno - en cubierta (barco)Portuguese (BR): de prontidão - na vez - no convés (barco)Portuguese (PT): de prontidão - na vez - no convés (barco)Chinese (Simplified): 轮到 - 甲板上Chinese (Traditional): 輪到 - 甲板上Hindi: अगला नंबर - डेक पर (जहाज)Arabic: الدور التالي - على السطح (سفينة)Bengali: পরবর্তী - প্রস্তুতRussian: на очереди - готовиться (к выступлению)Japanese: 次の番 - 待機中Vietnamese: sắp tới lượt - sẵn sàngKorean: 다음 차례 - 대기 중Turkish: sırada - hazırUrdu: اگلے نمبر پر - تیارIndonesian: giliran berikutnya - siap
Example Sentences
You're on deck for the presentation after John.
basic
The next batter is on deck.
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Please wait, you’re on deck for your interview.
basic
Don’t go far—you’re on deck after Emma finishes.
natural
I get nervous when I’m on deck, waiting to talk.
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We need everyone on deck for this big project.
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