onboarding
ˈɒnbɔːdɪŋ
Definition

Definition of onboarding - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
user familiarizationRareUSprocess of familiarizing new users with a service or productRareUS
  • The app's onboarding helps users understand its features quickly.
2.
client introductionRareUSintroduction of new clients to a service or productRareUS
  • Onboarding ensures clients understand how to use the software.
induction orientation
3.
employee integrationRareprocess of integrating new employees into a companyRare
  • The onboarding of new staff takes about two weeks.
induction orientation training

Adjective

1.
user integrationRaredesigned to help new users start using a serviceRare
  • The onboarding tutorial was very helpful for beginners.
initial introductory
2.
employee integrationRarerelated to integrating new employees into a companyRare
  • The onboarding materials were ready for the new hires.
induction
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Origin of onboarding

English, on (into operation) + boarding (entering a ship/train)

Terms with onboarding included in their meaning

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workplace onboarding
official who instructs recruits during job practice and early duties

Examples of onboarding in a sentence

  • The onboarding process includes a tutorial and a welcome tour.
  • The onboarding process was smooth and informative.
  • Successful onboarding can lead to higher client satisfaction.
  • Onboarding is essential for employee retention.
  • The onboarding process includes training sessions.
  • The onboarding process was seamless and user-friendly.

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  1. French:intégration, d'intégration, ...
  2. German:Benutzereinführung, Onboarding-, ...
  3. Italian:familiarizzazione, di onboarding, ...
  4. Spanish:integración, de incorporación, ...
  5. Portuguese:integração, de acolhimento, ...
  6. Chinese:用户引导, 入门的, ...
  7. Japanese:ユーザーの導入, オンボーディングの, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعْريف المُسْتَخْدِم, تَعْريفي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַטְמָעָה, מַדְרִיךְ לְמִשְׁתַּמְּשִׁים חֲדָשִׁים, ...
  10. Russian:ознакомление пользователей, вводный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ознайомлення користувачів, вступний, ...
  12. Hindi:उपयोगकर्ता परिचय, प्रारंभिक मार्गदर्शन, ...
onboard
ˈɑːnbɔːrd

Definition of onboard - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
businessinvolved in a project or organization
  • We need to get everyone onboard with the new plan.
engaged involved participating
2.
transportationTECH.carried or used on a vehicle or vesselTECH.
  • The ship has onboard medical facilities.
installed onboarded

Verb

tr.
1.
teamworkto bring someone onto a team or project
  • The company will onboard new employees next week.
enlist include integrate
2.
technologyTECH.to install or integrate a system or deviceTECH.
  • We need to onboard the new software by Friday.
install integrate
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hire someone for a job or position
We decided to bring Jessica onboard as our new manager.
agree with an idea or plan
He finally got onboard with the new policy.
computer built inside a vehicle or machine to control or track functions
The car's onboard computer shows real-time fuel consumption on the dashboard.
devices and systems permanently installed inside a vehicle or vessel
The technicians inspected all onboard equipment before the ship left harbor.

Origin of onboard

Old English, on (in) + bord (board)

Examples of onboard in a sentence

  • Getting the team onboard is crucial for the project's success.
  • The plane's onboard entertainment system was impressive.
  • They checked the onboard safety equipment thoroughly.
  • We need to onboard the new interns by Monday.
  • She helped onboard the project team efficiently.
  • They will onboard the new employees next week.

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  1. French:impliqué, intégrer, ...
  2. German:beteiligt, integrieren, ...
  3. Italian:impegnato, integrare, ...
  4. Spanish:involucrado, incorporar, ...
  5. Portuguese:envolvido, integrar, ...
  6. Chinese:参与的, 入职, ...
  7. Japanese:参加している, チームに迎える, ...
  8. Arabic:مُشارِك, أَدْخَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְגוּיָס, לִקְלֹט, ...
  10. Russian:вовлечённый, включить в команду, ...
  11. Ukrainian:залучений, прийняти на роботу, ...
  12. Hindi:शामिल, टीम में शामिल करना, ...

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