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.
Etymology
The term 'aboard' is a combination of 'a' meaning 'on' and 'board,' referring to the flat surface of a ship or vehicle.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
board
A flat, thin, rectangular piece of material used for various purposes.
boarding
The process of entering a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Slang Meanings
Get on board
If you want to succeed in this project, you need to get on board with the plan.