on deck US
ɑn dɛk
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Definition of on deck - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
preparednessUSready for action or dutyUS
  • The team is on deck for the big game.
available prepared
2.
orderUSnext in line or turnUS
  • The speaker on deck will discuss climate change.
in line
3.
maritimeUSpresent on the deck of a shipUS
  • The crew is on deck for inspection.
aboard present

Adjective

1.
preparedUSready for action or useUS
  • The team is on deck for the big game.
prepared primed
2.
sportsUSnext in line to participate or performUS
  • The singer is on deck to perform after the break.
in line ready
3.
maritimeUSpresent on the deck of a shipUS
  • The crew is on deck for inspection.
aboard onboard
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Expressions with on deck

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everyone must help immediately
The project deadline is tomorrow, so it's all hands on deck.
person in charge during a specific shift
The officer on deck ensured all tasks were completed efficiently.

Terms with on deck included in their meaning

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general deck
any deck on a boat or ship
naval
structure on an aircraft carrier's deck
aviation
device on an aircraft that records sounds inside the flight deck
maritime
deck on a warship where guns are mounted
ship worker
worker on a ship's deck
boat
aft part of the upper deck on a ship
navy
sailor on an aircraft carrier flight deck
ship fixture
metal or wood pieces on a ship's deck to secure ropes

Examples of on deck in a sentence

  • The backup team is on deck and ready.
  • The performer on deck is a magician.
  • Who's on deck for the next presentation?
  • The captain remained on deck through the storm.
  • All passengers must be on deck before departure.
  • Supplies are on deck for the emergency.

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  1. French:prêt, disponible, ...
  2. German:bereit, als nächster an der Reihe, ...
  3. Italian:pronto per l'azione, prossimo a esibirsi, ...
  4. Spanish:listo para actuar, listo, ...
  5. Portuguese:preparado, pronto para entrar, ...
  6. Chinese:准备就绪, 准备上场的, ...
  7. Japanese:準備ができている, 次の, ...
  8. Arabic:عَلى أُهْبَةِ الاسْتِعْداد, التالي في الدور, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּכוֹנְנוּת, מוּכָן, ...
  10. Russian:наготове, готов, ...
  11. Ukrainian:на поготові, готовий, ...
  12. Hindi:तैयार, अगला, ...

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