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
Examples of on board in a Sentence
Adjective
The car comes with an onboard computer.
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ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Norwegian possesses industry-leading assets, leading the industry in investment-per-berth and featuring a premium cabin mix and compelling onboard amenities.
—Adam Goldstein, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
The onboard system calculates a safe route and guides the vehicle at a reduced speed of about 3 miles per hour.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Feb. 2026
Crystal’s onboard crew are your typical international mix, but many of them have been with Crystal their entire careers—many with decades of experience onboard the same ship, building ongoing relationships with repeat cruisers, often greeting them as old friends with hugs at embarkation.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Both iPhones and Android devices have onboard controls to help regulate screen time.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Norwegian possesses industry-leading assets, leading the industry in investment-per-berth and featuring a premium cabin mix and compelling onboard amenities.
—Adam Goldstein, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
The onboard system calculates a safe route and guides the vehicle at a reduced speed of about 3 miles per hour.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Feb. 2026
Crystal’s onboard crew are your typical international mix, but many of them have been with Crystal their entire careers—many with decades of experience onboard the same ship, building ongoing relationships with repeat cruisers, often greeting them as old friends with hugs at embarkation.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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“On board.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20board. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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