Take something on board
phrase
To consider or accept an idea, advice, or information.
I gave my boss some suggestions for improving the project, and he took them on board.
Often appears as...
- take on board suggestions
- take on board feedback
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To literally or figuratively load goods or passengers onto a ship, aircraft or vehicle.
We quicky took the supplies on board as the storm was approaching.
Often appears as...
- take passengers on board
- take supplies on board
phrase
To accept a responsibility or take charge of something.
Mary decided to take the project on board despite it being challenging.
Often appears as...
- take responsibility on board
- take project on board
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To consider or accept an idea, advice, or information.
I gave my boss some suggestions for improving the project, and he took them on board.
Often appears as...
- take on board suggestions
- take on board feedback
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To literally or figuratively load goods or passengers onto a ship, aircraft or vehicle.
We quicky took the supplies on board as the storm was approaching.
Often appears as...
- take passengers on board
- take supplies on board
phrase
To accept a responsibility or take charge of something.
Mary decided to take the project on board despite it being challenging.
Often appears as...
- take responsibility on board
- take project on board
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Openness to Ideas
Indicates a willingness to consider different perspectives or changes.
When we discussed the problem, Sarah really took our ideas on board.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Response
Shows that the person reacted favorably to the advice or information.
He took my advice on board and thanked me for the insight.
Pro Tip 3/3Adaptability
Indicates a person's flexibility in adjusting plans based on new information.
The council took public opinion on board before finalizing the proposal.
Pro Tip 1/3Openness to Ideas
Indicates a willingness to consider different perspectives or changes.
When we discussed the problem, Sarah really took our ideas on board.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Response
Shows that the person reacted favorably to the advice or information.
He took my advice on board and thanked me for the insight.
Pro Tip 3/3Adaptability
Indicates a person's flexibility in adjusting plans based on new information.
The council took public opinion on board before finalizing the proposal.
Pro Tip 1/3Openness to Ideas
Indicates a willingness to consider different perspectives or changes.
When we discussed the problem, Sarah really took our ideas on board.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Response
Shows that the person reacted favorably to the advice or information.
He took my advice on board and thanked me for the insight.
Pro Tip 3/3Adaptability
Indicates a person's flexibility in adjusting plans based on new information.
The council took public opinion on board before finalizing the proposal.
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