take on board
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Figurative extension from the literal act of bringing something onto a marine vessel.
Verb
[edit]take on board (third-person singular simple present takes on board, present participle taking on board, simple past took on board, past participle taken on board)
- To accept a new idea or piece of advice, and act accordingly.
- Schools and colleges will have to take on board the views of young people and parents in their area.