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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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Officers eventually switched the onboard camera to night-vision mode, providing a clearer view of the subject.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
But the show ponies are the exceptional onboard restaurants.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Additional onboard systems include navigation radar and multiple sensors for situational awareness.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
An onboard elevator connects decks, Zodiac drivers assist with boarding, and alternative hiking and coastal tours are available for guests seeking a more relaxed pace.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Officers eventually switched the onboard camera to night-vision mode, providing a clearer view of the subject.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
But the show ponies are the exceptional onboard restaurants.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Additional onboard systems include navigation radar and multiple sensors for situational awareness.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
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“On board.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20board. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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