on board
1 of 2phrase
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: aboard
2
: 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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Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
Widespread adoption will depend partly on EVs upgrading their onboard chargers, but more models—especially trucks and premium SUVs—are moving toward 11 to 22 kilowatt AC support.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2025
An onboard emergency autoland system was activated.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Considering the lack of infrastructure, especially for sourcing the onboard nuclear reactor, US shipping expert Sal Mercogliano said the Philly yard would most likely only handle part of the build.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Contemporary art at sea On some vessels, contemporary art is central to the onboard experience.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
Widespread adoption will depend partly on EVs upgrading their onboard chargers, but more models—especially trucks and premium SUVs—are moving toward 11 to 22 kilowatt AC support.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2025
An onboard emergency autoland system was activated.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Considering the lack of infrastructure, especially for sourcing the onboard nuclear reactor, US shipping expert Sal Mercogliano said the Philly yard would most likely only handle part of the build.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
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“On board.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20board. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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