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Onboard

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Joining ActionPlay
Often suggests you're joining others already present or moving into a vehicle. SlideLet's go onboard and join the crew.
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Not for FacilitiesPlay
Don't use 'onboard' to describe objects inside a vehicle, only for people or animals. SlideThe luggage is on the ship, not onboard.
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Transition PhasePlay
Implies the moment of transition from not being on a vehicle to being inside it. SlideShe stepped onboard just before the doors closed.