on deck

phrase

1

: ready for duty

2

: next in line : next in turn

Examples of on deck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Below, what the shifting political winds mean for some health AI policy questions on deck for next year. — Mario Aguilar, STAT, 5 Nov. 2026

But the most likely explanation involves a few feet of water in the hull, a sounding rod found on deck (used to measure water in the hold), and one of the ship’s two pumps being out of commission. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Nov. 2026

Then he was taken back on deck and saw the crew tied up on the catwalk. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

Clearly, as both the Enterprise captain on deck and the mutant leader who used a wheelchair, the actor’s distinct and resonating voice held the attention of audiences and Stewart’s fellow actors. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for on deck

• aztec
• breakneck
• codec
• exec
• mixtec
• paycheck
• pinchbeck
• recheck
• redneck
• toltec
• beck
• breck