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   board

   /bɔːd/

   noun

   • 1. a long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material, used for floors or other building purposes: "loose boards creaked as I walked on them" Similar plankbeampanelslatbattentimberlength of timberpiece of woodlath
   • ▪ the stage of a theatre: informal "he will be on the boards at Stratford tonight"
   • ▪ the part of the floor of a shearing shed where the shearers work. Australian, New Zealand
   • 2. a thin, flat piece of wood or other stiff material used for various purposes.
   • ▪ a vertical surface on which to write or pin notices: "teachers talk and write on the board"
   • ▪ a horizontal surface on which to cut things, play games, or perform other activities: "Pete set the pieces out on the board" Similar plankbeampanelslatbattentimberlength of timberpiece of woodlath
   • ▪ a flat insulating sheet used as a mounting for an electronic circuit: "a graphics board"
   • ▪ the piece of equipment on which a person stands in surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, and certain other sports: "you kick-turn with both feet on the board"
   • ▪ pieces of thick stiff card used for book covers.
   • ▪ the wooden structure surrounding an ice-hockey rink.
   • ▪ another term for backboard informal
   • 3. a group of people constituted as the decision-making body of an organization: "he sits on the board of directors" Similar committeecouncilpaneldirectoratecommissiongroupdelegationdelegatestrusteespanel of trusteesconvocationquango
   • 4. the provision of regular meals when one stays somewhere, in return for payment or services: "board and lodging" Similar foodmealsdaily mealsprovisionssustenancenourishmentfaredietmenutablebreaddaily breadfoodstuffsrefreshmentsedibleskeepmaintenanceupkeepvivasinformal:grubnosheatschowscoffformal:comestiblesprovenderarchaic:vittlescommonsvictualsviandsaliment
   • ▪ a table set for a meal: archaic "he looked at the banquet which was spread upon his board"
   • 5. a distance covered by a vessel in a single tack: "we were tacking up to the anchor, shortening cable at each board"

   verb

   • 1. get on or into (a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle): "we boarded the plane for Oslo" Similar get onentergo on boardgo aboardstep aboardclimb onmountascendembarkcatchinformal:hop onjump onformal:emplaneentrainembusOpposite alightget off
   • ▪ (of an aircraft) be ready for passengers to get on: "Flight 172 to Istanbul is now boarding"
   • 2. live and receive regular meals in a house in return for payment or services: "the cousins boarded for a while with Ruby" Similar lodgeliveresidehave roomsbe quarteredbe housedbe settledhave one's homeroominformal:put uphave digsaccommodatelodgetake input uphousebilletquarterharbourprovide shelter forsheltergive a bed togive someone a roof over their headmake room forgive accommodation toreceivekeepfeedcater forcook for
   • ▪ (of a pupil) live in school during term time: "parents had to cope with their child boarding at a special school"
   • ▪ provide (a person or animal) with regular meals and somewhere to live in return for payment: "dogs may have to be boarded at kennels"
   • 3. cover or seal a window or building with pieces of wood: "the shop was still boarded up"
   • 4. ride on a snowboard: "when we're not boarding, we're skiing"

   Word Origin Old Englishbord, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch boord and German Bort; reinforced in Middle English by Old French bort ‘edge, ship's side’ and Old Norse borth ‘board, table’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishON BOARD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ON BOARD definition: 1. on a boat, train, or aircraft: 2. as part of a group or team, especially for a special purpose…. Learn more.

3. writingexplained.org › on-board-or-onboardOn Board or Onboard – What’s the Difference? - Writing Explained

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   On board means present, in agreement, or in its most literal sense, safely in a ship. Here are two example sentences, While on board the aircraft, please refrain from smoking cigarettes.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishON BOARD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   a. on or in a ship, plane, or other vehicle. There were several movie stars on board traveling incognito. b. Baseball. on base. There were two men on board as the next batter came up. c. present and functioning as a member of a team or organization. Also: aboard. See full dictionary entry for board.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryON BOARD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ON BOARD meaning: 1. on a boat, train, or aircraft: 2. as part of a group or team, especially for a special purpose…. Learn more.

6. crossidiomas.com › on-boardUnderstanding the Idiom: "on board" - Meaning, Origins, and Usage

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   The idiom “on board” is a common phrase used in English to describe someone who is involved or participating in something. It can refer to being physically present on a ship, plane, or train, but it is also used metaphorically to mean that someone has joined a group or project.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishONBOARD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ONBOARD definition: 1. to give new employees the knowledge and skills they need to become effective members of an…. Learn more.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › onboardONBOARD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Onboard definition: provided, occurring, etc., on a vehicle. See examples of ONBOARD used in a sentence.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › on boardOn board - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · Definitions of on board. adverb. on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle. synonyms: aboard. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "On board." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/on board. Accessed 19 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family. on board.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionon-board adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    Definition of on-board adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › on+boardOn board - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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    on board. 1. Lit. aboard (on or in) a ship, bus, airplane, etc. Is there a doctor on board? We have a sick passenger. When everyone is on board, we will leave. 2. Fig. employed by someone; working with someone. Our company has a computer specialist on board to advise us about the latest technology. Welcome to the company, Tom.