Aboard
/əˈbɔːrd/
Definitions
2 meaningson or in a ship, aircraft, or train
/əˈbɔːrd/
on or onto a ship, plane, or train
The passengers got aboard the ferry.
💡 Simply: inside or on a vehicle
More Examples
Please check your tickets before you go aboard.
How It's Used
"Please go aboard the plane and find your seat."
"The captain welcomed us aboard the ship."
to join or participate in something
/əˈbɔːrd/
on or onto something
They got aboard the new initiative.
💡 Simply: to join or agree with something
More Examples
We need to get aboard with the changes.
How It's Used
"Get aboard with the latest trend."
"The company got aboard the new project."
Idioms & expressions
all aboard
everyone get on the vehicle
"The conductor shouted 'all aboard' before the train left the station."
From Old English 'on bordan' meaning 'on board', influenced by French 'abord' and Latin 'ab' meaning 'on' or 'at'.
The term 'aboard' has been used since the 14th century, initially in the context of ships and maritime activities.
Memory tip
Think of getting 'onto' a board.
Word Origin
"plank, table, or ship"