Onboard
/ˌɒnˈbɔːrd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo bring someone onto a mode of transport; or to integrate someone into a new group, company, or system.
/ˌɒnˈbɔːrd/
To bring someone onto a ship, aircraft, or other means of transport; or to integrate someone into a company or organization.
The airline began to onboard passengers an hour before departure.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're starting a new job! 'Onboarding' is like helping you get comfy and used to the new place, showing you the ropes, and getting you ready to roll. Like getting all the info so you can understand your new role!
👶 For kids: To get on a bus or plane. Also, when a new kid joins your class, it means helping them learn the rules and make friends.
More Examples
The company will onboard the new hires next Monday.
The customer onboarding process was streamlined to improve efficiency.
How It's Used
"Passengers are being onboarded onto the plane."
"The new employees will be onboarded next week."
Located or existing on a ship, aircraft, or other form of transportation; or referring to someone already within a group or system.
/ˌɒnˈbɔːrd/
Located on a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle; also, related to someone already part of a group or system.
The passengers are all onboard.
💡 Simply: If you're 'onboard,' it means you're either physically on a vehicle, like a plane, or you're part of a team or a plan. You're in it!
👶 For kids: Being on a plane, boat, or train. Also, being part of a team or doing what's planned.
More Examples
The onboard entertainment system provided a wide selection of movies.
The project team is onboard with the proposed changes.
How It's Used
"All onboard personnel are requested to wear their life jackets."
"The software includes an onboard navigation system."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
Get onboard
To agree with or support a plan or idea.
"We need to get everyone onboard with the new strategy to ensure its success."
From "on" + "board." Originally referred to being on a ship's board, meaning being on the ship. Later, extended to other forms of transportation and then metaphorically to include participation in a group or system.
The term originally emerged in nautical contexts, referring to being on a ship. Its use expanded with the advent of air travel and other forms of transport before being adopted by the business and technology sectors.
Memory tip
Think of getting ON a BOARD (ship/plane/company).
Word Origin
"On + board"