Aboard

/əˈbɔːrd/

Meaning & Definition

preposition

On or onto (a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle).

We climbed aboard the ship just before it set sail.

In or into a place where a vehicle travels.

Passengers are now boarding the plane; please have your tickets ready.

In a situation or environment.

Once aboard the cruise, we were greeted with a welcome drink.

The term 'aboard' is a combination of 'a' meaning 'on' and 'board,' referring to the flat surface of a ship or vehicle.

All aboard!

An announcement made to indicate that everyone should get on the vehicle before it leaves.

Come aboard

An invitation to join someone on a vehicle or to participate in an activity.

board

A flat, thin, rectangular piece of material used for various purposes.

boarding

The process of entering a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Get on board

If you want to succeed in this project, you need to get on board with the plan.