on board
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: aboard
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: in support of a particular objective
needed to get more senators on board for the bill to pass
: carried within or occurring aboard a vehicle (such as a satellite or an automobile)
an onboard computer
onboard recorders
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Adjective
The car comes with an onboard computer.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
This advanced onboard perception combined with reinforcement learning allows the robot to master specific workflows—such as coordinated picking, transport, and placement of boxes across varying rack heights—through natural human guidance.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Using such an arrangement, Lockheed Martin claims that the Lamprey can reach its mission area with its batteries 100% charged to run the craft's quad-thruster propulsion system, autonomous onboard computers, sensors, and subsystems.
—David Szondy
february 09, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Meals are prepared by a Michelin-star chef, who oversees the preparation process, with final heating and presentation handled by onboard flight attendants.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
One area where the Treasure truly shines is in its onboard cocktail lounges and bars.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
This advanced onboard perception combined with reinforcement learning allows the robot to master specific workflows—such as coordinated picking, transport, and placement of boxes across varying rack heights—through natural human guidance.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Using such an arrangement, Lockheed Martin claims that the Lamprey can reach its mission area with its batteries 100% charged to run the craft's quad-thruster propulsion system, autonomous onboard computers, sensors, and subsystems.
—David Szondy
february 09, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Meals are prepared by a Michelin-star chef, who oversees the preparation process, with final heating and presentation handled by onboard flight attendants.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
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“On board.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20board. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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