Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

take on board

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.15 in modern English

Syllables: take on board
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

1

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To accept a new idea or piece of advice, and act accordingly.

Example Sentences

"Schools and colleges will have to take on board the views of young people and parents in their area."

Etymology

Figurative extension from the literal act of bringing something onto a marine vessel.

Inflected Forms

takes on board (present, singular) taking on board (participle, present) took on board (past) taken on board (participle, past)

Frequently Paired Words

onboard

Questions

What does take on board mean?: To accept a new idea or piece of advice, and act accordingly.
Where does take on board come from?: Figurative extension from the literal act of bringing something onto a marine vessel.

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