onboard
on-board · adjective
Definitions
adjective
- 1.
(adjective) Located or happening on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
- 2.
(adverb) On or onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
- 3.
(verb, informal) To integrate a new employee or member into an organization.
Phrases & expressions
- •get onboard — to join a project or support an idea
- •onboard with — agreeing with or supporting something
- •onboarding process — the procedure of integrating new employees
Related words
Etymology
From English on + board, originally referring to being physically on the deck (board) of a ship. The business sense of integrating new employees developed in the late 20th century.