take (something) on board
idiom
British
: to decide to accept or deal with (something, such as a suggestion or idea)
You will be pleased to note that we have taken your suggestions on board in formulating the present policy.
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Building a healthy cushion to take on board that gruelling journey to the second leg next week could prove pivotal as Brendan Rodgers looks to steer the Glasgow giants into a fourth consecutive Champions League appearance.
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Jack Bantock, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
There are a few pretty substantial feature compromises/differences to take on board, though.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Respond quickly, take on board feedback and learn from your mistakes.
—Adam Stott, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
That’s something that is important for all of us to take on board.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2022
To help pull it off, Haley assembled his own adventuring party of five director candidates to take on board incumbents.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2022
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Jack Bantock, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
There are a few pretty substantial feature compromises/differences to take on board, though.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Respond quickly, take on board feedback and learn from your mistakes.
—Adam Stott, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
That’s something that is important for all of us to take on board.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2022
To help pull it off, Haley assembled his own adventuring party of five director candidates to take on board incumbents.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2022
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“Take (something) on board.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20%28something%29%20on%20board. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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