onboard
|on/board|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈɑːnˌbɔrd/
🇬🇧
/ˈɒnˌbɔːd/
integration process
Etymology
Etymology Information
'onboard' originates from the combination of 'on' and 'board', where 'board' referred to the side of a ship.
Historical Evolution
'onboard' evolved from the nautical term 'on board', which referred to being on a ship.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'on a ship', but over time it evolved to include any vehicle or system.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to integrate or familiarize a new employee or customer with an organization or its products.
The company has a comprehensive program to onboard new hires.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 18:49